How far is New Orleans, LA from Des Allemands, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Des Allemands, LA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Des Allemands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Des Allemands.
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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
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
73 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 631
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 631
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 631
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Des Allemands.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Des Allemands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Des Allemands?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from New Orleans and 17 miles from Des Allemands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Des Allemands.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Des Allemands. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.22 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 Des Allemands
Census designated place
| Population | 2,505 |
| Coordinates | 29.8238200, -90.4750800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Allemands (-90.47508, 29.82382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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