How far is New Orleans, LA from Shenandoah, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Shenandoah, LA is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
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 Shenandoah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Shenandoah.
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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
67.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 42: Highland Road
921 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 42 East: Highland Road, Perkins Road, Dixie Landin and Blue Bayou
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Antioch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Antioch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tiger Bend Road
1064 ft · 25 sec · Tiger Bend Road
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Turn left onto Red Rose Drive
1319 ft · 47 sec · Red Rose Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto White Rose Drive
53 m · 11 sec · White Rose Drive
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Turn left onto Antioch Boulevard
3263 ft · 2 min · Antioch Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Antioch Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Shenandoah.
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
Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Shenandoah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Shenandoah?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from New Orleans and 36.8 miles from Shenandoah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Shenandoah.
Stop Ideas Near Garyville
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 Garyville.
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 63.33 mi (101.92 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 Shenandoah
City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.
| Population | 18,399 |
| Coordinates | 30.4013000, -91.0009400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shenandoah (-91.00094, 30.4013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.02 | $28.05 |
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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