How far is New Orleans, LA from Port Barre, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Port Barre, LA is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.82 mi
02h 40m
Flight
119.69 mi
192.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.69 mi
Kilometers
192.62 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.82 mi
Kilometers
210.54 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Barre
Thu, Apr 16, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Thu, Apr 16, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-16T03:47
Arrive Port Barre
Thu, Apr 16, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From New Orleans
65.4 mi
01h 20m
To Port Barre
65.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Port Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Port Barre.

  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

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    42 mi · 54 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Boggs Street

    1201 ft · 53 sec · Boggs Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bayou Drive

    140 m · 15 sec · Bayou Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saizan Avenue

    880 ft · 18 sec · Saizan Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saizan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Port Barre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
82.8 mi · 63%
State Route 1
42 mi · 32%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi
LA 415
0.41 mi
Loyola Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 20m from New Orleans
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Port Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Port Barre?

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from New Orleans and 65.5 miles from Port Barre.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Port Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Port Barre. Straight-line distance: 119.69 mi (192.62 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
Port Barre

#2 Port Barre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,093
Coordinates30.5602000, -91.9540100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Port Barre (-91.95401, 30.5602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.68 $39.35
Premium $4.63 $21.37 $42.74
Diesel $5.42 $25.02 $50.03

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Port Barre. The current time is 03:47:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.