How far is New Orleans, LA from Orleans Parish, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Orleans Parish, LA is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Orleans Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Orleans Parish.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Continue on Loyola Avenue
94 m · 17 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1495 ft · 43 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Orleans Parish.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Orleans Parish?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from New Orleans and 6.6 miles from Orleans Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Orleans Parish.
Stop Ideas Near Arabi
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 Arabi.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Picayune
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Orleans Parish. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19 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 Orleans Parish
New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 30.0686400, -89.9281300 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orleans Parish (-89.92813, 30.06864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
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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