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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Estelle, LA is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
12.18 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.76 mi
12.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.76 mi
Kilometers
12.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.18 mi
Kilometers
19.6 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estelle
Mon, Apr 13, 2:20 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Mon, Apr 13, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-13T13:59
Arrive Estelle
Mon, Apr 13, 2:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Gretna
LA

Suburb city of New Orleans

From New Orleans
6.1 mi
00h 10m
To Estelle
6.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tulane Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

    2882 ft · 1 min · Loyola Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Howard Avenue

    624 ft · 27 sec · Howard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oretha C Haley Boulevard

    650 ft · 27 sec · Oretha C Haley Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Calliope Street

    66 m · 8 sec · Calliope Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Pontchartrain Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection

  9. 9

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Westbank Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard

    1395 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway

    1403 ft · 34 sec · Westbank Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Barataria Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ames Boulevard

    2699 ft · 1 min · Ames Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Drive

    142 m · 20 sec · Oklahoma Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
5.63 mi · 46%
Barataria Boulevard
3.22 mi · 26%
Pontchartrain Expressway
0.7 mi · 6%
Crescent City Connection
0.68 mi · 6%
Loyola Avenue
0.55 mi · 4%
Ames Boulevard
0.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Continue on Westbank Expressway

5.36 mi · 00h 07m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
00h 10m from New Orleans
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Estelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from New Orleans and 6.1 miles from Estelle.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gretna

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

4 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

48 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

76 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

77 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Estelle. Straight-line distance: 7.76 mi (12.49 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 Estelle

Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population16,377
Coordinates29.8457600, -90.1067400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Estelle (-90.10674, 29.84576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.63 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $5.42 $2.33 $4.66

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Estelle. The current time is 13:59:53.

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.