How far is Orleans Parish, LA from Central, LA?
The driving distance from Orleans Parish, LA to Central, LA is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans Parish and Central.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans Parish and Central.
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Start on the route
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
1802 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 West: Hammond
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward O'Neal Lane
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on O'Neal Lane
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto O'Neal Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · O'Neal Lane
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Continue on O Neal Lane
2431 ft · 43 sec · O Neal Lane
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Continue on Central Throughway
1233 ft · 21 sec · Central Throughway
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Continue on Central Thruway
871 ft · 14 sec · Central Thruway
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Continue on Central Throughway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Central Throughway
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Continue on Sullivan Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn right onto Hooper Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans Parish and Central.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
77.9 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Orleans Parish and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Central.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans Parish to Central?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Orleans Parish and 53.7 miles from Central.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orleans Parish and Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny near Central.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville.
Hammond
Slidell
Picayune
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans Parish and Central. Straight-line distance: 74.15 mi (119.34 km).
#1 Orleans Parish
New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 30.0686400, -89.9281300 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper Road (-91.036767, 30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $3.93 | $14.87 | $29.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $16.59 | $33.19 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $21.94 | $43.88 |
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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