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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Saint Rose, LA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.56 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.86 mi
23.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.7 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Rose
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-18T05:52
Arrive Saint Rose
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Orleans
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kenner
LA

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

From New Orleans
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To Saint Rose
10.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Kenner, Norco

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Kenner

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    1339 ft · 22 sec · Airline Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 50

    1450 ft · 29 sec · State Route 50

  12. 12

    Continue on Almedia Road

    3027 ft · 1 min · Almedia Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1666 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
13.7 mi · 64%
I 310 South
2.95 mi · 14%
River Road
1.67 mi · 8%
US 61 South
0.75 mi · 3%
Almedia Road
0.57 mi · 3%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenner
00h 15m from New Orleans
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Saint Rose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 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?

Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from New Orleans and 10.8 miles from Saint Rose.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Orleans and Partly Sunny near Saint Rose.

Stop Ideas Near Kenner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kenner, 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 Kenner.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

16 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

62 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Saint Rose. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.92 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
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#2 Saint Rose

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,122
Coordinates29.9468700, -90.3231300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Saint Rose (-90.32313, 29.94687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.24 $6.47
Premium $4.63 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.42 $4.12 $8.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Saint Rose. The current time is 05:52:01.

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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.