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

The driving distance from Timberlane, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.2 mi
00h 20m
Flight
5.93 mi
9.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.93 mi
Kilometers
9.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.2 mi
Kilometers
14.81 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Mon, Apr 13, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Timberlane
Mon, Apr 13, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timberlane
2026-04-13T12:22
Arrive New Orleans
Mon, Apr 13, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Timberlane
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gretna
LA

Suburb city of New Orleans

From Timberlane
4.7 mi
00h 10m
To New Orleans
4.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    150 m · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wall Boulevard

    105 m · 15 sec · Wall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Wall Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Belle Chasse Highway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Belle Chasse Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    1768 ft · 27 sec · Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    29 m · 2 sec · Westbank Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business East

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  10. 10

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Claiborne Avenue

    2029 ft · 44 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
2.9 mi · 32%
Belle Chasse Highway
1.77 mi · 19%
Pontchartrain Expressway
1.59 mi · 17%
Wall Boulevard
0.9 mi · 10%
Crescent City Connection
0.64 mi · 7%
South Claiborne Avenue
0.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

2.88 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
5.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
00h 10m from Timberlane
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Timberlane 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 Timberlane to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Timberlane and 4.5 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gretna

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

4 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

48 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

76 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

77 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timberlane and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 5.93 mi (9.54 km).

Timberlane

#1 Timberlane

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population10,243
Coordinates29.8774300, -90.0320200
Altitude-1
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: (-90.03219, 29.877713)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.42
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.21 $2.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.63 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.42 $1.73 $3.47

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 Timberlane and New Orleans. The current time is 12:22:30.

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.