How far is New Orleans, LA from Franklinton, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Franklinton, LA is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Franklinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Franklinton.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
1271 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard
136 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville
3167 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1288 ft · 31 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Highway 25
15.7 mi · 23 min · Highway 25
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Continue on State Route 16
11.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 16
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
664 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenlaw Street
26 m · 4 sec · Greenlaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenlaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Franklinton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Causeway Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard
31.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Franklinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Franklinton?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mandeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from New Orleans and 34.5 miles from Franklinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Franklinton.
Stop Ideas Near Mandeville
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 Mandeville.
Slidell
Picayune
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Franklinton. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.56 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 Franklinton
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,647 |
| Coordinates | 30.8473100, -90.1552700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklinton (-90.15527, 30.84731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
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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