How far is New Orleans, LA from Prien, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Prien, LA is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Prien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Prien.
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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
121.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 West: Lake Charles Bypass
3015 ft · 1 min
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Continue on 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 min · 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Prien Lake Road, Golden Nugget Boulevard
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Cove Lane
154 m · 19 sec · Cove Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Prien Lake Road
38 m · 4 sec · West Prien Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Prien Lake Road
2663 ft · 1 min · West Prien Lake Road
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Turn right onto Henderson Bayou Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Henderson Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Lock Lane
1815 ft · 1 min · Lock Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lock Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Prien.
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
Keep slight left
121 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Prien?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from New Orleans and 106 miles from Prien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Prien. Straight-line distance: 191.9 mi (308.84 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 Prien
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,810 |
| Coordinates | 30.1818700, -93.2737700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prien (-93.27377, 30.18187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.81 | $63.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
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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