How far is New Orleans, LA from Church Point, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Church Point, LA is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Church Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Church Point.
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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
63.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 95, Mire, Duson: Mire, Duson
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Mire Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Mire Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Higginbotham Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Higginbotham Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Bloom Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Peach Bloom Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Ebey Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Ebey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ebey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Church Point.
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 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Church Point?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from New Orleans and 77.7 miles from Church Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Orleans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Church Point.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Church Point. Straight-line distance: 131.52 mi (211.66 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 Church Point
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,367 |
| Coordinates | 30.4029800, -92.2151300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Point (-92.21513, 30.40298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
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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