Overnight Road Trips from New Orleans, LA
Routes
8
Avg Distance
297 mi
Avg Drive
5h 43m
Destinations
8
These 9 multi-day road trips from New Orleans, LA are long enough that an overnight stop isn't just practical — it's part of the experience. Average distance: 301 miles.
Planning Tips
- Book accommodation in the suggested stop town — it breaks the drive naturally and gives you a reason to explore.
- Pack an overnight bag that's easy to grab from the car without unpacking everything.
- Split long drives so the hardest stretch is the first day when you're freshest.
Frequently Asked Questions
9 routes from New Orleans, LA are recommended as multi-day trips — typically 4+ hours of driving with suggested overnight stop towns along the way.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.
Multi-Day Routes
New Orleans, LA → West Monroe, LA
268.9 mi
5h 15m
Score: 10/10
1-day trip
New Orleans, LA → Ouachita Parish, LA
269.6 mi
5h 17m
Score: 10/10
1-day trip
New Orleans, LA → Jonesboro, LA
273.9 mi
5h 23m
Score: 9/10
1-day trip
New Orleans, LA → Morehouse Parish, LA
271.3 mi
5h 32m
Score: 10/10
1-day trip
New Orleans, LA → Ruston, LA
297.7 mi
5h 49m
Score: 10/10
1-day trip
New Orleans, LA → Bossier City, LA
326.3 mi
6h 2m
Score: 10/10
1-day trip
New Orleans, LA → Red Chute, LA
333.9 mi
6h 13m
Score: 10/10
1-day trip
New Orleans, LA → Blanchard, LA
334.5 mi
6h 14m
Score: 10/10
1-day trip