How far is New Orleans, LA from Saint Gabriel, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Saint Gabriel, LA is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.9 mi
01h 22m
Flight
64.7 mi
104.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.7 mi
Kilometers
104.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.9 mi
Kilometers
109.28 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Gabriel
Sun, Apr 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-12T19:53
Arrive Saint Gabriel
Sun, Apr 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Reserve
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.

From New Orleans
33.9 mi
00h 41m
To Saint Gabriel
34 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Saint Gabriel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Saint Gabriel.

  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

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales

    1467 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 30

    2500 ft · 51 sec · State Route 30

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 30

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 30

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 30

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 30

  10. 10

    Continue on East Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Highway 30

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 74

    59 m · 3 sec · State Route 74

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 74

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Saint Gabriel.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
56.6 mi · 83%
State Route 30
6.91 mi · 10%
East Highway 30
3.26 mi · 5%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
LA 30
0.28 mi
Loyola Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

56.2 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reserve
00h 41m from New Orleans
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Clear near Saint Gabriel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Saint Gabriel?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from New Orleans and 34 miles from Saint Gabriel.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Clear near Saint Gabriel.

Stop Ideas Near Reserve

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reserve, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reserve.

RAIL

Schriever

42 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

47 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

52 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

74 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Saint Gabriel. Straight-line distance: 64.7 mi (104.13 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
Saint Gabriel

#2 Saint Gabriel

Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,522
Coordinates30.2577000, -91.0992700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Saint Gabriel (-91.09927, 30.2577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.59
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.79 $21.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.63 $13.18 $26.36
Diesel $5.42 $15.43 $30.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Saint Gabriel. The current time is 19:53:25.

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.