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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Campti, LA is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
271.26 mi
05h 12m
Flight
224.66 mi
361.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.66 mi
Kilometers
361.55 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.26 mi
Kilometers
436.55 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campti
Wed, May 13, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Thu, May 14, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-05-13T16:33
Arrive Campti
Wed, May 13, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Opelousas
LA

Parish seat of St.

From New Orleans
135.6 mi
02h 36m
To Campti
135.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    118 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 6: Many, Natchitoches

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · University Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 3110

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3110

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 3175

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto LA 486

    5.2 mi · 9 min · LA 486

  19. 19

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1055 ft · 22 sec · Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Edenborn Street

    960 ft · 19 sec · Edenborn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Eden Borne Street

    536 ft · 12 sec · Eden Borne Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1558 ft · 31 sec · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
118 mi · 44%
I 10 West
82.8 mi · 31%
State Route 1
49 mi · 18%
LA 486
5.17 mi · 2%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
University Parkway
3.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

118 mi · 01h 59m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
224.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelousas
02h 36m from New Orleans
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Campti.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from New Orleans and 135.6 miles from Campti.

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

The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Opelousas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Opelousas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Campti. Straight-line distance: 224.66 mi (361.55 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
Campti

#2 Campti

Town in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,033
Coordinates31.8935000, -93.1182200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Campti (-93.11822, 31.8935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.23 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
19.14 gal · 72.46 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.76 $81.52
Premium $4.63 $44.26 $88.52
Diesel $5.42 $51.82 $103.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Campti. The current time is 16:33:03.

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.