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About Hester, LA

Hester is a small Louisiana town on the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Drivers reach it via I-10 and Highway 18 (Great River Road), about 45 miles from Baton Rouge or 60 miles from New Orleans. The humid climate and flat river terrain support local agriculture. The town sits directly across from the impressive Sunshine Bridge spanning the Mississippi.

Where is Hester, LA on the map?

Hester, LA is in United States, at 30.028, -90.771 - about 27 km east of Donaldsonville, LA.

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What is the closest airport to Hester, LA?

The closest airport to Hester, LA is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 61 km (about 51 min by car). Other airports nearby: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

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