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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.28 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.86 mi
99.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.28 mi
Kilometers
111.49 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklinton
Wed, May 13, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Wed, May 13, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-05-13T00:18
Arrive Franklinton
Wed, May 13, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Orleans
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mandeville
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From New Orleans
34.7 mi
00h 47m
To Franklinton
34.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

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.

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville

    1271 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville, Veterans Boulevard

    136 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard North, Mandeville

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1288 ft · 31 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

    31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 25

    15.7 mi · 23 min · Highway 25

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 16

    11.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 16

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    664 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Greenlaw Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Greenlaw Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
35 mi · 50%
Highway 25
15.7 mi · 23%
State Route 16
11.2 mi · 16%
I 10 West
5.48 mi · 8%
Causeway Boulevard North
0.68 mi · 1%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandeville
00h 47m from New Orleans
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

42 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

46 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Franklinton. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.56 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
Franklinton

#2 Franklinton

City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,647
Coordinates30.8473100, -90.1552700
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Franklinton (-90.15527, 30.84731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Franklinton. The current time is 00:18:07.

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.