How far is Poydras, LA from New Orleans, LA?
The driving distance from Poydras, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poydras and New Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poydras and New Orleans.
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Start on Kingbird Boulevard
159 m · 25 sec · Kingbird Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayou Road
710 ft · 14 sec · Bayou Road
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Continue on East Saint Bernard Highway
9.9 mi · 19 min · East Saint Bernard Highway
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Continue on Saint Claude Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · Saint Claude Avenue
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Continue on Joseph Guillaume Place
757 ft · 20 sec · Joseph Guillaume Place
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Continue on North Rampart Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Rampart Street
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Continue on South Rampart Street
702 ft · 24 sec · South Rampart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tulane Avenue
1030 ft · 32 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Continue on Tulane Avenue
785 ft · 29 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poydras and New Orleans.
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.
East Saint Bernard Highway
Continue on East Saint Bernard Highway
9.93 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Poydras and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poydras to New Orleans?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Poydras and 9 miles from New Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Poydras and Mostly Sunny near New Orleans.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poydras and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.29 km).
#1 Poydras
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,351 |
| Coordinates | 29.8693700, -89.8889500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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