How far is Many, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Many, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat of St.
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 Many and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Many and New Orleans.
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Start on Sabine Street
6 m · 6 sec · Sabine Street
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Turn left onto North Capitol Street
53 m · 12 sec · North Capitol Street
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Turn left onto San Antonio Avenue
1324 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Antonio Avenue
1.2 km · 53 sec · San Antonio Avenue
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Continue on Natchitoches Highway
22.6 mi · 28 min · Natchitoches Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
118 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight right
2544 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
1368 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Many and New Orleans.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 59m
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 Many 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 Many to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Many and 140.2 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.38 one way or $74.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Many and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Opelousas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Opelousas.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Many and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 231.07 mi (371.87 km).
#1 Many
Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,667 |
| Coordinates | 31.5687800, -93.4840600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $37.38 | $74.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.04 | $84.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.65 | $91.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.45 | $106.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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