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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Stonewall, LA is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.3 mi
05h 48m
Flight
273.88 mi
440.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.88 mi
Kilometers
440.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.3 mi
Kilometers
504.21 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stonewall
Tue, May 5, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Tue, May 5, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-05-04T19:23
Arrive Stonewall
Tue, May 5, 1:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Orleans
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From New Orleans
156.6 mi
02h 54m
To Stonewall
156.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    171.5 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stonewall-Frierson Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 3276

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 3276

  16. 16

    Continue on Stonewall-Frierson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 3276

    1990 ft · 40 sec · State Route 3276

  18. 18

    Continue on Stonewall-Frierson Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Stonewall-Preston Road

    129 m · 16 sec · Stonewall-Preston Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stonewall-Preston Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
172 mi · 55%
I 10 West
82.8 mi · 26%
State Route 1
49 mi · 16%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Stonewall-Frierson Road
3.17 mi · 1%
State Route 3276
1.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

172 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
273.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
02h 54m from New Orleans
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Stonewall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from New Orleans and 156.6 miles from Stonewall.

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

The direct path is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Stonewall.

Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Stonewall. Straight-line distance: 273.88 mi (440.77 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
Stonewall

#2 Stonewall

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,598
Coordinates32.2818300, -93.8240700
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Stonewall (-93.82407, 32.28183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.85 L · about $41.88
Round trip
$83.77
22.12 gal · 83.7 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.88 $83.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.10 $94.21
Premium $4.63 $51.15 $102.31
Diesel $5.42 $59.89 $119.78

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Stonewall. The current time is 19:23:07.

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.