Abbeville to New Orleans is 150 miles and takes about 3 hours via US 90 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Louisiana, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, ideal for a single day of travel with minimal fuss. Budgeting about $23 for fuel should cover the 150.2 miles, making it an economical option for reaching your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.1 miles from Abbeville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 150-mile journey. With 92% of the route on highways, you'll spend the majority of your time on US 90 and I-10, with a brief stint on I-310. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 105 miles along US 90, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding country roads. You'll experience the practicalities of interstate travel as you cover the distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 105 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 150.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 145.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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18.6 mi into trip|~28m in|US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
134.9 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
145.3 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
148.8 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
149.3 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward Poydras Street, Superdome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 234B
Toward Poydras Street, Superdome
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
105 mi
1h 58m
I 310
11.1 mi
12m
I 10
10.1 mi
12m
LA 14
8.6 mi
13m
Veterans Memorial Drive
6.1 mi
9m
Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi
4m
Charity Street
1.5 mi
2m
Veteran Memorial Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 105 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, LA and New Orleans, LA.
1
Start on LA 82
0.3 mi·22 sec·North Saint Charles Street
2
Continue on LA 82
403 ft·6 sec·North Saint Charles Street
3
Turn straight onto LA 82
0.3 mi·28 sec·North State Street
4
Turn right onto LA 14
2.0 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on LA 14
1.5 mi·2 min·Charity Street
6
Continue on LA 14
2.4 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Continue on LA 14
0.5 mi·47 sec·East Conrad Street
8
Continue on LA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Veteran Memorial Drive
10
Turn straight onto LA 14
0.7 mi·59 sec·Veterans Memorial Drive
11
Continue on LA 14
8.6 mi·13 min·LA 14
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
13
Merge onto US 90
105 mi·1 hr 58 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
15
Continue on I 310
11 mi·12 min·I 310
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 East: New Orleans
17
Merge onto I 10
9.6 mi·11 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi·4 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business DistrictUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 234BToward Poydras Street, SuperdomeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·South Claiborne Avenue
22
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Tulane Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Tulane Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3-hour duration, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to arrive in New Orleans with daylight to spare. The drive is straightforward, and with only one recommended stop, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 105-mile stretch on US 90, to ensure you don't need to detour for gas unexpectedly. This trip is easily completed in a single day, so you can focus on enjoying the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Abbeville, LA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.1 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Orleans, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abbeville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abbeville, LA
This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Abbeville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.1 mi from Abbeville, LA
· 1h 31m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 150.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.68 one way
$45.37 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.90
$49.80
premium
$4.56
$26.96
$53.92
diesel
$5.61
$33.16
$66.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.1
0
$15.77
$7.21
Efficient EV
37.6
0
$13.14
$6.01
EV Truck/SUV
60.1
0
$21.03
$9.61
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Abbeville, LA
Evening
in Abbeville on Friday
Local time
8:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Orleans, LA
Evening
in New Orleans on Friday
Local time
8:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Berwick, LA
75 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abbeville, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 150.2 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, I 310, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.1 miles from Abbeville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 150.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 145.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Abbeville, LA to New Orleans, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
