How far is New Orleans, LA from French Settlement, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to French Settlement, LA is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and French Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and French Settlement.
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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
46.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Sorrento
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and French Settlement.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to French Settlement?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from New Orleans and 31.9 miles from French Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Stop Ideas Near Reserve
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 Reserve.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and French Settlement. Straight-line distance: 49.13 mi (79.07 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 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
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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