New Orleans, LA Road Trips
Drivers starting from New Orleans, LA have 23 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 130 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from New Orleans, LA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Trip Routes
68
Longest Drive
338.7 mi
Blanchard, LA
Quickest Drive
12m
Gretna, LA
Plan Around New Orleans, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if New Orleans, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From New Orleans, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA to Blanchard, LA
New Orleans, LA to Bossier City, LA
New Orleans, LA to Ruston, LA
New Orleans, LA to Jonesboro, LA
New Orleans, LA to West Monroe, LA
New Orleans, LA to Natchitoches, LA
New Orleans, LA to Prien, LA
New Orleans, LA to Lake Charles, LA
New Orleans, LA to Batchelor, LA
New Orleans, LA to Brownsfield, LA
New Orleans, LA to Pierre Part, LA
New Orleans, LA to Port Allen, LA
New Orleans, LA to Montegut, LA
New Orleans, LA to Bourg, LA
New Orleans, LA to Schriever, LA
New Orleans, LA to Houma, LA
New Orleans, LA to South Vacherie, LA
New Orleans, LA to Abita Springs, LA
Driving from New Orleans, LA
The typical drive from New Orleans, LA covers about 130 miles and takes around 2h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 335 miles (6h 14m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from New Orleans, LA include Blanchard, LA (334.5 mi, 6h 14m), Bossier City, LA (326.3 mi, 6h 2m), Ruston, LA (296 mi, 4h 41m), Jonesboro, LA (273.9 mi, 5h 23m), and West Monroe, LA (268.9 mi, 5h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 130-mile drive from New Orleans, LA, expect to burn about 5.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 23 mapped routes leaving New Orleans, LA and 45 routes heading into New Orleans, LA, covering 68 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 335 miles.
The longest mapped route from New Orleans, LA covers 335 miles and takes approximately 6h 14m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from New Orleans, LA runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from New Orleans, LA include Blanchard, LA, Bossier City, LA, Ruston, LA and Jonesboro, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from New Orleans, LA
Longer Road Trips from New Orleans, LA
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Blanchard, LA to New Orleans, LA
Homer, LA to New Orleans, LA
Zwolle, LA to New Orleans, LA
West Monroe, LA to New Orleans, LA
Jonesboro, LA to New Orleans, LA
Monroe, LA to New Orleans, LA
Natchitoches, LA to New Orleans, LA
Winnfield, LA to New Orleans, LA
DeRidder, LA to New Orleans, LA
Leesville, LA to New Orleans, LA
Vinton, LA to New Orleans, LA
Prien, LA to New Orleans, LA
Nearby Hubs
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