How far is New Orleans, LA from Monticello, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Monticello, LA is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Monticello.
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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
70.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
1526 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Siegen Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane
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Continue on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
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Continue on North Sherwood Forest Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Sherwood Forest Drive
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Turn right onto Catalina Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Catalina Avenue
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Turn left onto Monticello Boulevard
124 m · 20 sec · Monticello Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cardigan Avenue
102 m · 20 sec · Cardigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Salem Drive
659 ft · 29 sec · Salem Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Monticello.
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
70.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Monticello?
The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from New Orleans and 40.1 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
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 Gramercy.
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 68.87 mi (110.83 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 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4890800, -91.0487200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-91.04872, 30.48908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
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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