How far is New Orleans, LA from Bawcomville, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Bawcomville, LA is about 270.9 miles (436 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.92 mi
05h 21m
Flight
213.3 mi
343.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.3 mi
Kilometers
343.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.92 mi
Kilometers
436 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bawcomville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-15T11:30
Arrive Bawcomville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Orleans
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From New Orleans
135.6 mi
02h 40m
To Bawcomville
135.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Bawcomville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Bawcomville.

  1. 1

    Start on Tulane Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

    1385 ft · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poydras Street

    2932 ft · 1 min · Poydras Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 34

    114 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 South

    1501 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 34 South

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Stella Street

    2068 ft · 37 sec · Stella Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Jonesboro Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Jonesboro Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonesboro Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sandal Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · Sandal Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hinton Street

    1365 ft · 1 min · Hinton Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brown Street

    2431 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Bawcomville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
85.3 mi · 31%
I 10 West
78.9 mi · 29%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 28%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 2%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 40m from New Orleans
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Bawcomville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Bawcomville?

The road trip is about 270.9 miles (436 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from New Orleans and 135.3 miles from Bawcomville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Bawcomville.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwood.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Bawcomville. Straight-line distance: 213.3 mi (343.27 km).

New Orleans

#1 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Population389,476
Coordinates29.9546500, -90.0750700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bawcomville

Bawcomville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4704200, -92.1673600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Bawcomville (-92.16736, 32.47042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.19 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.41
19.12 gal · 72.38 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.20 $72.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.72 $81.43
Premium $4.63 $44.22 $88.43
Diesel $5.42 $51.77 $103.53

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Bawcomville. The current time is 11:30:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.