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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Natchitoches and New Orleans is 217.86 miles (350.61 km).

Flight distance from Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA is 217.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Natchitoches to New Orleans with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Natchitoches, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana is: 259.24 miles (417.21 km) by car.

Driving from Natchitoches to New Orleans will take approximately 04 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Natchitoches

Small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 17190
GPS Coordinates 31°45'39"N 93°5'11"W
Latitude 31.7607200
Longitude -93.0862700
Altitude 36
Country United States
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#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.

Population 389476
GPS Coordinates 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W
Latitude 29.9546500
Longitude -90.0750700
Altitude 0
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Natchitoches and New Orleans

The distance between Natchitoches and New Orleans is 417 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Natchitoches and New Orleans. The current time is 09:40:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.63 liters (9.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Natchitoches and New Orleans.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Natchitoches to New Orleans is $28.11 (diesel $37.18).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $28.11 $31.85 $35.15 $37.18

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Natchitoches and New Orleans (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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