How far is New Orleans, LA from Eden Isle, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Eden Isle, LA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
28.44 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.12 mi
40.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.44 mi
Kilometers
45.77 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-15T05:11
Arrive Eden Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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

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
Chalmette
LA

Census designated place

From New Orleans
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Eden Isle
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Eden Isle.

  1. 1

    Start on Tulane Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

    73 m · 11 sec · Loyola Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Loyola Avenue

    94 m · 17 sec · Loyola Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tulane Avenue

    1495 ft · 43 sec · Tulane Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Harbor, Lakeshore

    2576 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oak Harbor Boulevard

    2416 ft · 1 min · Oak Harbor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Landmark Drive

    109 m · 12 sec · Landmark Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marina Drive

    952 ft · 32 sec · Marina Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard

    1810 ft · 55 sec · Eden Isles Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Windward Passage Street

    1269 ft · 58 sec · Windward Passage Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Charles Court

    1518 ft · 1 min · Charles Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charles Court

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
26 mi · 91%
Oak Harbor
0.49 mi · 2%
Oak Harbor Boulevard
0.46 mi · 2%
Eden Isles Boulevard
0.34 mi · 1%
Tulane Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Charles Court
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalmette
00h 18m from New Orleans
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Eden Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Eden Isle?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from New Orleans and 14.2 miles from Eden Isle.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Eden Isle. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 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
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#2 Eden Isle

Census-designated place in St.

Population7,041
Coordinates30.2285300, -89.7986700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Eden Isle (-89.79867, 30.22853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.26 $8.52
Premium $4.63 $4.63 $9.25
Diesel $5.42 $5.42 $10.83

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Eden Isle. The current time is 05:11:42.

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.