How far is New Orleans, LA from Catahoula, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Catahoula, LA is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Catahoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Catahoula.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
1385 ft · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn right onto Poydras Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Poydras Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left
40.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway
69 m · 5 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
40 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Turn slight left
56 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Henderson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Henderson Levee Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Henderson Levee Road
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Continue on Catahoula Levee Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Catahoula Levee Road
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Turn right onto Catahoula Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Catahoula Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Catahoula Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Catahoula.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Catahoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Catahoula?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from New Orleans and 67.4 miles from Catahoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Catahoula.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Catahoula. Straight-line distance: 99.32 mi (159.84 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 Catahoula
Catahoula is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2146400, -91.7090000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catahoula (-91.709, 30.21464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
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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