How far is New Orleans, LA from Gueydan, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Gueydan, LA is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Gueydan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Gueydan.
-
1
Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
1385 ft · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto Poydras Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Poydras Street
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1865 ft · 46 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
-
6
Keep slight left
73.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
1341 ft · 33 sec
-
8
Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
-
9
Turn left onto Tower Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road
-
10
Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
-
11
Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
-
12
Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1520 ft · 39 sec · North Eastern Avenue
-
13
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2691 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street
-
14
Continue on West 2nd Street
6 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street
-
15
Turn left onto South Leblanc Road
826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road
-
16
Continue on Leblanc
2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc
-
17
Continue on La 1124
1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124
-
18
Continue on South Leblanc Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road
-
19
Turn right onto East Whitney Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Whitney Street
-
20
Turn left onto South Jackson Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue
-
21
Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
-
22
Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
-
23
Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
-
24
Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
-
25
Turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
-
26
Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
-
27
Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Gueydan.
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
78.5 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Gueydan?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brusly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from New Orleans and 87.8 miles from Gueydan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.
Stop Ideas Near Brusly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brusly.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Gueydan. Straight-line distance: 145.7 mi (234.48 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 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gueydan (-92.50847, 30.02604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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 20, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.