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

The driving distance from Violet, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
13.34 mi
00h 29m
Flight
11.36 mi
18.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.36 mi
Kilometers
18.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.34 mi
Kilometers
21.47 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Violet
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Violet
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive New Orleans
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Violet
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
Chalmette
LA

Census designated place

From Violet
6.7 mi
00h 14m
To New Orleans
6.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jules Brown Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Jules Brown Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto B Street

    615 ft · 29 sec · B Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Saint Bernard Highway

    8 mi · 15 min · East Saint Bernard Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Claude Avenue

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Saint Claude Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Joseph Guillaume Place

    757 ft · 20 sec · Joseph Guillaume Place

  6. 6

    Continue on North Rampart Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Rampart Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Rampart Street

    702 ft · 24 sec · South Rampart Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1030 ft · 32 sec · Tulane Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Tulane Avenue

    785 ft · 29 sec · Tulane Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Violet 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Saint Bernard Highway
8 mi · 60%
Saint Claude Avenue
3.7 mi · 28%
North Rampart Street
1.01 mi · 8%
Tulane Avenue
0.34 mi · 3%
Joseph Guillaume Place
0.14 mi · 1%
South Rampart Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Saint Bernard Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Saint Bernard Highway

8 mi · 00h 15m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalmette
00h 14m from Violet
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Violet 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 Violet to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 6.7 miles from Violet and 6.6 miles from New Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Violet and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 11.36 mi (18.29 km).

Violet

#1 Violet

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,973
Coordinates29.8957600, -89.8978400
Altitude1
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: Jules Brown Street (-89.897946, 29.895728)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.63 $2.17 $4.35
Diesel $5.42 $2.55 $5.09

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Violet and New Orleans. The current time is 18:29:29.

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.