How far is Morgan City, LA from New Orleans, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morgan City and New Orleans is 70.09 miles (112.8 km).
Flight distance from Morgan City, LA to New Orleans, LA is 70.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Morgan City to New Orleans with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morgan City, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana is: 85.43 miles (137.49 km) by car.
Driving from Morgan City to New Orleans will take approximately 01 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Morgan City
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10742 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°41'58"N 91°12'24"W |
| Latitude | 29.6993700 |
| Longitude | -91.2067700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.
| Population | 389476 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W |
| Latitude | 29.9546500 |
| Longitude | -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New Orleans: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507,29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time Between Morgan City and New Orleans
The distance between Morgan City and New Orleans is 137 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Morgan City and New Orleans. The current time is 08:13:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.41 liters (3.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morgan City and New Orleans.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morgan City to New Orleans is $9.26 (diesel $12.25).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $9.26 | $10.5 | $11.58 | $12.25 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Morgan City and New Orleans (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Morgan City 79.34 miles (128 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Morgan City 72.14 miles (116 km)
