How far is New Orleans, LA from Schriever, LA?

The estimated driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Schriever, LA is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Road
62.7 mi
01h 18m · estimated
Flight
46.45 mi
74.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
62.7 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
100.91 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schriever
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Fri, Apr 10, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-10T20:42
Arrive Schriever
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Paradis
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Orleans
23.2 mi
00h 39m
To Schriever
39.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

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Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Schriever.

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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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradis
00h 39m from New Orleans
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schriever.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Schriever?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Paradis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from New Orleans and 39.5 miles from Schriever.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schriever.

Stop Ideas Near Paradis

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

35 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

77 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Schriever. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.75 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
Schriever

#2 Schriever

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,853
Coordinates29.7421500, -90.8103700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Schriever (-90.81037, 29.74215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.63 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $5.42 $11.97 $23.93

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Schriever. The current time is 20:42:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.