How far is Stonewall, LA from New Orleans, LA?

The driving distance from Stonewall, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.19 mi
04h 49m
Flight
273.88 mi
440.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.88 mi
Kilometers
440.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.19 mi
Kilometers
505.64 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Mon, May 4, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Stonewall
Tue, May 5, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stonewall
2026-05-04T18:12
Arrive New Orleans
Mon, May 4, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stonewall
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Stonewall
156.8 mi
02h 24m
To New Orleans
157.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stonewall and New Orleans.

  1. 1

    Start on Stonewall-Preston Road

    100 m · 14 sec · Stonewall-Preston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Stonewall-Frierson Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 3276

    1990 ft · 40 sec · State Route 3276

  4. 4

    Continue on Stonewall-Frierson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 3276

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 3276

  6. 6

    Continue on Stonewall-Frierson Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    171.5 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stonewall-Frierson Road
175 mi · 56%
I 10 East
78.9 mi · 25%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 17%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 1%
State Route 3276
1.25 mi
US 190
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Stonewall-Frierson Road

Merge slight left

172 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
273.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
02h 24m from Stonewall
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stonewall and Sunny near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stonewall to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Stonewall and 157.4 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $84.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stonewall and Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ville Platte, 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 Ville Platte.

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stonewall and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 273.88 mi (440.77 km).

Stonewall

#1 Stonewall

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,598
Coordinates32.2818300, -93.8240700
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
New Orleans

#2 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
Start: Stonewall-Preston Road (-93.824052, 32.282205)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.97 L · about $42.00
Round trip
$84.00
22.18 gal · 83.94 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.00 $84.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.23 $94.46
Premium $4.63 $51.29 $102.58
Diesel $5.42 $60.05 $120.10

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Stonewall and New Orleans. The current time is 18:12:24.

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.