How far is Milton, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Milton, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and New Orleans.
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Start on Espasie Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Espasie Drive
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Turn right onto West Milton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broussard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broussard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kaliste Saloom Road
2 m · 1 sec · Kaliste Saloom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kaliste Saloom Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Kaliste Saloom Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
125.3 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Milton and New Orleans.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Louisiana Avenue
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Milton and 77.4 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Inniswold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inniswold.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 120.17 mi (193.39 km).
#1 Milton
Milton is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1038100, -92.0765100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.59 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $21.56 | $43.11 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
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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