How far is New Orleans, LA from Youngsville, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Youngsville, LA is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Youngsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Youngsville.
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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
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
107.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Young Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Young Street
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Turn straight onto Iberia Street
2655 ft · 54 sec · Iberia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Street
689 ft · 14 sec · Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Youngsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 90 West
Continue straight
107 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Rain Showers Likely near Youngsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Youngsville?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from New Orleans and 72.4 miles from Youngsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Rain Showers Likely near Youngsville.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan City
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 Morgan City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 115 mi (185.07 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 Youngsville
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 15,262 |
| Coordinates | 30.0996500, -91.9901200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Youngsville (-91.99012, 30.09965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $3.58 | $18.27 | $36.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $22.69 | $45.39 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $28.90 | $57.79 |
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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