How far is New Orleans, LA from North Vacherie, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to North Vacherie, LA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
47.44 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.85 mi
60.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.44 mi
Kilometers
76.34 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Vacherie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-23T04:44
Arrive North Vacherie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Luling
LA

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From New Orleans
23.7 mi
00h 34m
To North Vacherie
23.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and North Vacherie.

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 3127

    20.5 mi · 27 min · 3127

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1467 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3127
20.5 mi · 43%
I 10 West
13.7 mi · 29%
I 310 South
10.1 mi · 21%
LA 3127 North
0.78 mi · 2%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Loyola Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

3127

Continue on 3127

20.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
00h 34m from New Orleans
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Vacherie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to North Vacherie?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from New Orleans and 23.7 miles from North Vacherie.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Vacherie.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

28 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

68 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and North Vacherie. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.92 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
North Vacherie

#2 North Vacherie

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,346
Coordinates29.9968700, -90.7056500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: North Vacherie (-90.70565, 29.99687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.65
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.32 $12.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.11 $14.23
Premium $4.63 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $5.42 $9.04 $18.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and North Vacherie. The current time is 04:44:09.

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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.