How far is New Orleans, LA from Lockport, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Lockport, LA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
49.93 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.06 mi
56.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.93 mi
Kilometers
80.36 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Tue, May 5, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Tue, May 5, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-05-05T04:33
Arrive Lockport
Tue, May 5, 5:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Boutte
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Orleans
25 mi
00h 33m
To Lockport
25 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Lockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Lockport.

  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

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland

    1636 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport

    52 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Fontinelle Street

    1702 ft · 59 sec · East Fontinelle Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    74 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 655

    96 m · 11 sec · State Route 655

  19. 19

    Continue on Vacherie Street

    650 ft · 24 sec · Vacherie Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    82 m · 9 sec · 10th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Lockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
17.5 mi · 35%
I 10 West
13.7 mi · 27%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 24%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
East Fontinelle Street
0.32 mi · 1%
LA 308
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boutte
00h 33m from New Orleans
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Lockport?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Boutte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from New Orleans and 25 miles from Lockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Boutte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

30 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

44 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

68 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

72 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 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
Lockport

#2 Lockport

Town in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,390
Coordinates29.6460500, -90.5392500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Lockport (-90.53925, 29.64605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.63 $8.14 $16.28
Diesel $5.42 $9.53 $19.06

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Lockport. The current time is 04:33:08.

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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.