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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Brownsfield, LA is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
86.89 mi
01h 51m
Flight
74.61 mi
120.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.61 mi
Kilometers
120.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.89 mi
Kilometers
139.83 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 2:13 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Fri, Apr 10, 4:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-10T12:22
Arrive Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 2:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From New Orleans
43.4 mi
00h 55m
To Brownsfield
43.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane

    1526 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Airline Highway

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Greenwell Street

    1850 ft · 51 sec · Greenwell Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Silverleaf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Silverleaf Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mickens Road

    3080 ft · 1 min · Mickens Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    37 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Hooper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Foster Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Foster Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northampton Drive

    2236 ft · 2 min · Northampton Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clearview Avenue

    155 m · 22 sec · Clearview Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
70.7 mi · 81%
Airline Highway
8.49 mi · 10%
Silverleaf Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Siegen Lane
1.33 mi · 2%
Foster Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Hooper Road
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.4 mi · 01h 20m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 55m from New Orleans
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from New Orleans and 43.4 miles from Brownsfield.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Brownsfield. Straight-line distance: 74.61 mi (120.08 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
Brownsfield

#2 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Brownsfield (-91.12066, 30.54658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.25
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.63 $23.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.08 $26.15
Premium $4.63 $14.20 $28.40
Diesel $5.42 $16.62 $33.25

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Brownsfield. The current time is 12:22:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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