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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Westlake, LA is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
211.6 mi
04h 02m
Flight
190.86 mi
307.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.86 mi
Kilometers
307.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.6 mi
Kilometers
340.53 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westlake
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Westlake
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Orleans
105.6 mi
02h 01m
To Westlake
105.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2156 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    2489 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 378: Westlake

    1029 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I- 10 Service Road

    1356 ft · 27 sec · I- 10 Service Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perkins Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Perkins Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Isle of Capri Boulevard

    1756 ft · 40 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1965 ft · 54 sec · Miller Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
208 mi · 98%
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
0.74 mi
US 90 West
0.67 mi
Poydras Street
0.56 mi
Miller Avenue
0.37 mi
Isle of Capri Boulevard
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight left

129 mi · 02h 23m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
02h 01m from New Orleans
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from New Orleans and 105.9 miles from Westlake.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 190.86 mi (307.16 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
Westlake

#2 Westlake

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,873
Coordinates30.2421500, -93.2507100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Westlake (-93.25071, 30.24215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.26 L · about $28.29
Round trip
$56.58
14.94 gal · 56.52 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.29 $56.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.81 $63.63
Premium $4.63 $34.55 $69.10
Diesel $5.42 $40.45 $80.90

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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There is no time difference between New Orleans and Westlake. The current time is 05:57:31.

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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.