How far is New Orleans, LA from White Castle, LA?

The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to White Castle, LA is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.11 mi
01h 32m
Flight
65.8 mi
105.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.8 mi
Kilometers
105.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.49 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Castle
Sun, Apr 12, 9:25 PM CDT
Return by in New Orleans
Sun, Apr 12, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Orleans
2026-04-12T19:53
Arrive White Castle
Sun, Apr 12, 9:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
38 mi
00h 46m
To White Castle
38.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and White Castle.

  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

    51.2 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville

    1749 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2728 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 1 North

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 1 North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bowie Street

    752 ft · 17 sec · Bowie Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cambre Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Cambre Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cambre Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
51.5 mi · 68%
Highway 1 North
9.43 mi · 12%
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.28 mi · 6%
LA 3009
2.88 mi · 4%
West 10th Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Poydras Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

51.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
65.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 46m from New Orleans
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Mostly Clear near White Castle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to White Castle?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 38 miles from New Orleans and 38.1 miles from White Castle.

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

The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Mostly Clear near White Castle.

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 White Castle. Straight-line distance: 65.8 mi (105.9 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
White Castle

#2 White Castle

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,640
Coordinates30.1699200, -91.1470500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: New Orleans (-90.07507, 29.95465)
End: White Castle (-91.14705, 30.16992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.19
Round trip
$20.37
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.19 $20.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.46 $22.91
Premium $4.63 $12.44 $24.88
Diesel $5.42 $14.57 $29.13

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Orleans and White Castle. The current time is 19:53:26.

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.