How far is New Orleans, LA from Montegut, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Montegut, LA is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Montegut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Montegut.
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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
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
1213 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
149 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 56
7.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 56
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Turn left onto Sarah Road
59 m · 16 sec · Sarah Road
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Continue on Highway 58
1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 58
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 55
2810 ft · 2 min · State Highway 55
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Turn left onto Price Street
18 m · 2 sec · Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Montegut.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 90 West
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montegut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Montegut?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from New Orleans and 35 miles from Montegut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montegut.
Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands
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 Des Allemands.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Montegut. Straight-line distance: 44.02 mi (70.84 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 Montegut
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 29.4743900, -90.5570300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montegut (-90.55703, 29.47439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.42 | $22.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
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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