How far is New Orleans, LA from Westwego, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Westwego, LA is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of New Orleans
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Westwego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Westwego.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
2882 ft · 1 min · Loyola Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Howard Avenue
624 ft · 27 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Oretha C Haley Boulevard
650 ft · 27 sec · Oretha C Haley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Calliope Street
66 m · 8 sec · Calliope Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Avenue E
2641 ft · 2 min · Avenue E
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Turn right onto 5th Street
26 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Westwego.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Westbank Expressway
Continue on Westbank Expressway
8.73 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westwego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Westwego?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from New Orleans and 5.8 miles from Westwego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Orleans and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westwego.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Westwego. Straight-line distance: 5.24 mi (8.44 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 Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 29.9060400, -90.1423000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwego (-90.1423, 29.90604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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