How far is New Orleans, LA from Tallulah, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Tallulah, LA is about 246.7 miles (397 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Tallulah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Tallulah.
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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
24.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
156 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
967 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
928 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1879 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Green Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Tallulah.
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 55 North
Continue straight
156 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Tallulah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Tallulah?
The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Kentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from New Orleans and 123.2 miles from Tallulah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.95 one way or $65.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Sunny near Tallulah.
Stop Ideas Near Kentwood
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 Kentwood.
McComb
Hammond
Brookhaven
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Tallulah. Straight-line distance: 181.83 mi (292.63 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 Tallulah
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 6,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.4084800, -91.1867800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tallulah (-91.18678, 32.40848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $32.95 | $65.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.05 | $74.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.11 | $94.22 |
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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