How far is Logansport, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Logansport, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Logansport and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logansport and New Orleans.
-
1
Start on Main Street
582 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn left onto Creech Street
40 m · 12 sec · Creech Street
-
3
Turn left onto U.S. Highway 84
625 ft · 11 sec · U.S. Highway 84
-
4
Turn slight right onto Main Street
18.4 mi · 27 min · Main Street
-
5
Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
-
6
Turn left onto Jenkins Street
1 km · 45 sec · Jenkins Street
-
7
Turn right onto Polk Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Polk Street
-
8
Turn straight onto McArthur Drive
8 mi · 12 min · McArthur Drive
-
9
Take the ramp slight right
1700 ft · 41 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
152.6 mi · 2 hr 34 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
-
13
Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
-
14
Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
-
15
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
-
16
Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
-
18
Keep slight right
2544 ft · 36 sec
-
19
Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
1368 ft · 37 sec
-
20
Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
-
21
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Logansport and New Orleans.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
McArthur Drive
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Logansport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Logansport to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Logansport and 160.1 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.76 one way or $85.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Logansport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ville Platte.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Logansport and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 271.1 mi (436.29 km).
#1 Logansport
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,546 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754500, -93.9979700 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $42.76 | $85.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.08 | $96.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.22 | $104.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.14 | $122.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.