Destrehan Louisiana Map
Explore Destrehan, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Destrehan, Louisiana
| City | Destrehan |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Charles Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.972092 |
| Longitude | -90.354156 |
| Population | 11,340 |
| Density | 733.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 70047 |
| Area Code | 504 |
| School District | St. Charles Parish School District |
About Destrehan, Louisiana
Destrehan is a locality in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 11,340. The population density is 733.8 people per km². Destrehan is located at 29.9721°N, 90.3542°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70047.Destrehan defines itself by the slow, deliberate movement of the Mississippi River that flows past its eastern flank. It lies 1.2 miles northeast of Luling, LA (from Luling, LA: bearing 50°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-southwest of Kenner. The landscape remains flat and fertile, stretching out across a terrain shaped by the alluvial deposits of the great river system. A short distance away, the Davis Crevasse marks the earth, serving as a quiet reminder of the power held by the shifting waters. Residents often find respite at Monsanto Bi-Centennial Park, where the green canopy offers a cool refuge from the persistent humidity. Lake Pontchartrain sits only eight miles to the north, exerting a subtle influence on the local humidity and the way the evening light settles over the fields.
Destrehan traces its origins to early land grants that utilized the rich soil for the cultivation of sugarcane. Over time, the local economy transitioned from these agrarian roots into a corridor defined by major industrial and petrochemical facilities. These plants remain the primary engines of employment, drawing a workforce that appreciates the steady stability of the sector. The proximity to the Mississippi River provided a natural corridor for commerce, allowing goods to move efficiently through the heart of the region. Even as modern infrastructure has expanded, the spirit of the early planters and laborers persists in the layout of the roads and the enduring patterns of work.
Destrehan possesses a character built upon the layered heritage of the region, where Cajun and Creole influences color the daily vernacular. The most prominent landmark is the Destrehan Plantation, an antebellum structure that stands as a physical anchor to the past. While the pace of life remains measured, the calendar is punctuated by community gatherings and high school sporting events that draw neighbors together under the heavy, warm sky. The area has seen a few notable figures walk its streets, including the accomplished NFL player Ed Reed, who honed his talents in these surroundings. Life in Destrehan moves with the quiet hum of a place that understands its own value, far from the frantic pace of larger urban centers.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Panther Run Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 230° SW
- Shriners' Field (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 256° W
- Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 1.7 mi, 258° W
- Bayou Labranche (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 343° N
- Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 214° SW
- Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 3.9 mi, 338° N
- Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion Project (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 165° S
- Salvador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 151° SE
- Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 129° SE
- LaSalle's Landing (Public Artwork) — 6.4 mi, 090° E
- Louisiana Toy Train Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 088° E
- NOLA Wax Hands (Arts Centre) — 8.1 mi, 083° E
- Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 078° E
- Ken Hollis Theater (Theatre) — 9.0 mi, 088° E
- Saints Training/baseball Stadium/recreat (State Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 089° E
- Garden of Honor (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 115° SE
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 9.8 mi, 136° SE
- New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 098° E
- J&S Gallery (Gallery) — 11.3 mi, 093° E
- Gumbo Festival (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 105° E
- Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 12.1 mi, 113° SE
- The Fly (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 105° E
- Odenheimer Aquarium (Museum) — 13.8 mi, 104° E
- Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 14.8 mi, 103° E
- Louisiana Children's Museum (Museum) — 15.6 mi, 085° E
- Katrina National Memorial Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 092° E
- Pitot House (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 087° E
- Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.7 mi, 076° E · 28k acres
- Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.7 mi, 076° E · 25k acres
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About This Destrehan Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Destrehan, Louisiana. Coordinates: 29.972092, -90.354156. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Destrehan includes the ZIP code (70047), telephone area code (504), county seat of St. Charles Parish, and school district assignment (St. Charles Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
