How far is New Orleans, LA from Poydras, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Poydras, LA is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Poydras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Poydras.
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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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Continue on Elk Place
681 ft · 19 sec · Elk Place
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Continue on Basin Street
1662 ft · 45 sec · Basin Street
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Turn straight onto Toulouse Street
99 m · 13 sec · Toulouse Street
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Turn left onto North Rampart Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Rampart Street
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Continue on Joseph Guillaume Place
713 ft · 17 sec · Joseph Guillaume Place
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Continue on Saint Claude Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · Saint Claude Avenue
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Continue on West Saint Bernard Highway
10 mi · 19 min · West Saint Bernard Highway
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Continue on Bayou Road
710 ft · 20 sec · Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Kingbird Boulevard
159 m · 23 sec · Kingbird Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingbird Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Poydras.
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.
West Saint Bernard Highway
Continue on West Saint Bernard Highway
9.96 mi · 00h 19m
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 Mostly Clear near Poydras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Poydras?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from New Orleans and 7.6 miles from Poydras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Clear near Poydras.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Poydras. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.29 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 Poydras
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,351 |
| Coordinates | 29.8693700, -89.8889500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poydras (-89.88895, 29.86937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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