How far is New Orleans, LA from Bay Saint Louis, MS?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Bay Saint Louis, MS is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Bay Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Bay Saint Louis.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Continue on Loyola Avenue
94 m · 17 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1495 ft · 43 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 43, MS 603: Bay Saint Louis, Kiln, Picayune
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1012 ft · 28 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Bay Saint Louis.
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 East
Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Bay Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Bay Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Slidell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from New Orleans and 30.8 miles from Bay Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Bay Saint Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Slidell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Slidell.
Slidell
Picayune
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Gulfport, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Bay Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 50.8 mi (81.76 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 Bay Saint Louis
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 14,529 |
| Coordinates | 30.3088100, -89.3300500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Saint Louis (-89.33005, 30.30881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.55 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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