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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.9 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.61 mi
41.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.56 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-15T13:28
Arrive Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Orleans
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From New Orleans
17 mi
00h 22m
To Des Allemands
17 mi
00h 22m

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
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

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.

  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

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    73 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 631

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 631

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
13.7 mi · 40%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 35%
US 90 West
6.61 mi · 19%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Highway 631
0.43 mi · 1%
LA 631
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 22m from New Orleans
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

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).

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
Des Allemands

#2 Des Allemands

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates29.8238200, -90.4750800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Des Allemands (-90.47508, 29.82382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.09
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Des Allemands. The current time is 13:28:42.

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.