How far is New Orleans, LA from Jefferson, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Jefferson, LA is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Jefferson.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
845 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 South: Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
1038 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carrollton Avenue South
1903 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Dublin Street
143 m · 16 sec · Dublin Street
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Turn left onto Palmetto Street
121 m · 14 sec · Palmetto Street
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Turn right onto South Carrollton Avenue
2221 ft · 57 sec · South Carrollton Avenue
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Turn right onto Earhart Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Earhart Boulevard
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Continue on Earhart Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Earhart Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Deckbar Avenue
3091 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Deckbar Avenue
1388 ft · 27 sec · Deckbar Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
1456 ft · 27 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Labarre Road
1012 ft · 40 sec · Labarre Road
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Turn left onto Madelon Street
84 m · 12 sec · Madelon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madelon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Jefferson.
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.
Earhart Expressway
Continue on Earhart Expressway
0.9 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from New Orleans and 3.2 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Metairie
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 Metairie.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 4.74 mi (7.63 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 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9660400, -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-90.15313, 29.96604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.91 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
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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