How far is New Orleans, LA from Krotz Springs, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Krotz Springs, LA is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 02h 26m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Krotz Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Krotz Springs.
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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
78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
30.6 mi · 41 min · State Route 1
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Turn left onto Florida Street
154 m · 16 sec · Florida Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
2229 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1189 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Krotz Street
46 m · 7 sec · Krotz Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Krotz Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Krotz Springs.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Krotz Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Krotz Springs?
The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from New Orleans and 59.5 miles from Krotz Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Orleans and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Krotz Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Gonzales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gonzales.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Krotz Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.92 mi (173.68 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 Krotz Springs
Town in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 30.5368600, -91.7528900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Krotz Springs (-91.75289, 30.53686)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.89 | $35.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
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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