How far is New Orleans, LA from Reserve, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Reserve, LA is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Reserve.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Reserve.
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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
24.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: LaPlace, Hammond
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
108 m · 14 sec · West Airline Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1783 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
562 ft · 19 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Cardinal Street
1042 ft · 29 sec · Cardinal Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Reserve.
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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 00h 31m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reserve.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Reserve?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from New Orleans and 16.9 miles from Reserve.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reserve.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
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 Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Reserve. Straight-line distance: 29.33 mi (47.21 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 Reserve
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.
| Population | 9,766 |
| Coordinates | 30.0538100, -90.5517500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reserve (-90.55175, 30.05381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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