How far is New Orleans, LA from Arnaudville, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Arnaudville, LA is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Arnaudville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Arnaudville.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
1385 ft · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn right onto Poydras Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Poydras Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left
40.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
3 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway
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Turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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Continue on Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1100 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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Turn left onto Cecilia Bridge Highway
1233 ft · 25 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway
56 m · 4 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Continue on Main Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Neblet Street
1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street
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Turn right onto State Route 31
111 m · 9 sec · State Route 31
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Turn right onto Fuselier Street
33 m · 8 sec · Fuselier Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
40 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Arnaudville.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 01h 30m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Arnaudville?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from New Orleans and 65.5 miles from Arnaudville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Arnaudville. Straight-line distance: 115.03 mi (185.13 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arnaudville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,041 |
| Coordinates | 30.3977000, -91.9315100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnaudville (-91.93151, 30.3977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.50 | $34.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
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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