Erin asked me to re-post this for her. The 44 cm compact size would have a top tube of around 53 cm. It would typically fit riders from around 5'2" - 5'6".
The short route from Abita Springs to Enon (http://www.neworleansbicycleclub.org/images/maps/enon_plainview.gif) is about 24 mi. each way. The loop to the