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

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Westminster, LA is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.12 mi
01h 29m
Flight
68.29 mi
109.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.12 mi
Kilometers
120.9 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Thu, Oct 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-10-15T17:29
Arrive Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Garyville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Orleans
37.5 mi
00h 44m
To Westminster
37.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1248: Mall of Louisiana Boulevard, Bluebonnet Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Access Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Access Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bluebonnet Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bluebonnet Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    2176 ft · 48 sec · Jefferson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fleet Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Fleet Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Baker Drive

    885 ft · 39 sec · Baker Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baker Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
71.1 mi · 95%
Bluebonnet Boulevard
1.19 mi · 2%
West Access Road
0.69 mi · 1%
LA 1248
0.63 mi · 1%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Jefferson Highway
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
68.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 44m from New Orleans
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 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 37.5 miles from New Orleans and 37.6 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garyville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

53 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 68.29 mi (109.9 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
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#2 Westminster

Westminster is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4138000, -91.0876000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: Westminster (-91.0876, 30.4138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.73
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $10.37 $20.73
Mid-grade $4.38 $11.60 $23.19
Premium $4.78 $12.67 $25.34
Diesel $5.82 $15.43 $30.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Westminster. The current time is 17:29:28.

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.