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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Delhi, LA is about 264 miles (424.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
263.95 mi
04h 54m
Flight
192.17 mi
309.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.17 mi
Kilometers
309.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.95 mi
Kilometers
424.79 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delhi
Sat, May 16, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Sun, May 17, 2:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-05-16T16:36
Arrive Delhi
Sat, May 16, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
Kentwood
LA

Town of the United States

From New Orleans
132.1 mi
02h 27m
To Delhi
131.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    156 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    967 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    928 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Winnsboro, Delhi

    984 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Delhi

    89 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    108 m · 8 sec · East 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Charter Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Charter Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
157 mi · 60%
I 20 West
80.2 mi · 30%
I 10 West
24.5 mi · 9%
Broadway Street
0.94 mi
Poydras Street
0.56 mi
Loyola Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 47m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.8 mi
192.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentwood
02h 27m from New Orleans
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Delhi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264 miles (424.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Kentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.1 miles from New Orleans and 131.9 miles from Delhi.

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

The direct path is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Delhi.

Stop Ideas Near Kentwood

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

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

RAIL

McComb

35 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

72 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

84 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Delhi. Straight-line distance: 192.17 mi (309.27 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
Delhi

#2 Delhi

Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana

Population2,753
Coordinates32.4576400, -91.4931700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Delhi (-91.49317, 32.45764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.26 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.51
18.62 gal · 70.52 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.26 $70.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.65 $79.30
Premium $4.63 $43.06 $86.12
Diesel $5.42 $50.41 $100.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Delhi. The current time is 16:36:36.

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.