How far is New Orleans, LA from Plaquemine, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Plaquemine, LA is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Plaquemine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Plaquemine.
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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
51.2 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
1749 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
2728 ft · 57 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Highway 1 North
18.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 1 North
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Plaquemine Street
135 m · 20 sec · Plaquemine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plaquemine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Plaquemine.
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
51.2 mi · 00h 59m
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 Clear near Plaquemine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Plaquemine?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 43.1 miles from New Orleans and 43.1 miles from Plaquemine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Clear near Plaquemine.
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 Plaquemine. Straight-line distance: 73.09 mi (117.63 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 Plaquemine
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6,384 |
| Coordinates | 30.2900500, -91.2349700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaquemine (-91.23497, 30.29005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
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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