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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.58 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.34 mi
95.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.34 mi
Kilometers
95.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.58 mi
Kilometers
110.37 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Orleans
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mandeville
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From New Orleans
34.4 mi
00h 47m
To Bogalusa
34.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville

    1271 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard

    136 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1288 ft · 31 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

    31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1410 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  16. 16

    Continue on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
32.9 mi · 48%
Highway 21
23.6 mi · 34%
I 10 West
5.48 mi · 8%
Military Road
4 mi · 6%
North Columbia Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Causeway Boulevard North
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandeville
00h 47m from New Orleans
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Bogalusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from New Orleans and 34.2 miles from Bogalusa.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mandeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mandeville, 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 Mandeville.

RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

42 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 59.34 mi (95.5 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
Bogalusa

#2 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.63 $11.19 $22.38
Diesel $5.42 $13.10 $26.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Bogalusa. The current time is 02:11:49.

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.