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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Crowley, LA is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.6 mi
02h 59m
Flight
138.64 mi
223.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.64 mi
Kilometers
223.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.6 mi
Kilometers
250.42 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Thu, Apr 16, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-15T18:34
Arrive Crowley
Wed, Apr 15, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Baton Rouge
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From New Orleans
77.7 mi
01h 29m
To Crowley
77.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Hutchinson Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Court Circle

    599 ft · 12 sec · Northeast Court Circle

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
152 mi · 98%
East Hutchinson Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Tower Road
0.69 mi
Poydras Street
0.56 mi
Crowley Rayne Highway
0.54 mi
LA 1111
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baton Rouge
01h 29m from New Orleans
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Clear near Crowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from New Orleans and 77.9 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

70 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

78 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

83 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 138.64 mi (223.12 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
Crowley

#2 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Crowley (-92.37458, 30.21409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.58
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.79 $41.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.38 $46.76
Premium $4.63 $25.39 $50.78
Diesel $5.42 $29.73 $59.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Crowley. The current time is 18:34:38.

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.