How far is New Orleans, LA from Ossun, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Ossun, LA is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Ossun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Ossun.
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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
78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left
58 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Cankton, Scott
1744 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 93
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 93
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Turn left onto Wyman Road
6 m · 1 sec · Wyman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Ossun.
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
78.5 mi · 01h 30m
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 near Ossun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Ossun?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Village Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from New Orleans and 70 miles from Ossun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Ossun.
Stop Ideas Near Village Saint George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Village Saint George.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Ossun. Straight-line distance: 123.77 mi (199.19 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 Ossun
Ossun is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2760300, -92.1123500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossun (-92.11235, 30.27603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.66 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
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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