Origin
Belle Chasse, LA
Evening in Belle Chasse on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belle Chasse, LA to New Orleans, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belle Chasse, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 11.4-mile drive from Belle Chasse, LA, to New Orleans, LA, is a quick 19-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on LA 23 and the Pontchartrain Expressway, with about 45% of the route being highway driving. Given the minimal distance and duration, this journey is easily manageable in one go and doesn't require an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $2, making it an economical option. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Louisiana.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.7 miles from Belle Chasse, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive profile on this route, blending highway speeds with local road familiarity. While 45% of the journey is on highways, you won't be exclusively on interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.5 miles on LA 23, offering a brief period of consistent momentum. As you transition onto the Behrman Highway and then the Pontchartrain Expressway, the character shifts, likely involving more traffic and urban elements as you approach New Orleans. It's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly taxing.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near LA 428 / Behrman Place.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (LA 428 / Behrman Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
LA 428 / Behrman Place
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 428 / Behrman Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
At end of road, turn left onto LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
Navigation decision point
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 23 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Behrman Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| General de Gaulle Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Westbank Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Behrman Place | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Claiborne Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 23
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Chasse, LA and New Orleans, LA.
1
Start on Hunt Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hunt Street
2
Turn left onto LA 23
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 23
3
Turn right onto LA 428
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Behrman Highway
4
Turn straight onto LA 428
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Behrman Place
5
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 428
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Behrman Place
6
At end of road, turn left onto LA 428
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
General de Gaulle Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
8
Merge onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
10
Continue on US 90 BUS
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 13B
Toward US 90 East: Claiborne Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Claiborne Avenue
13
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Tulane Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this drive is only 11.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Belle Chasse, LA, mid-morning or early afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic into New Orleans. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily make this a direct trip, or pull over if needed, as the short distance allows for spontaneity. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though with an estimated cost of just $2, a quick top-off is unlikely to be a major concern. The longest stretch on LA 23 is a good indicator of where you'll experience the most consistent road conditions before hitting more varied urban roadways.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.7 miles from Belle Chasse, LA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.5 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 11 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Orleans, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Belle Chasse, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belle Chasse, LA
This is one driving day of about 11.4 miles and 19m.
At 11.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on LA 23 for about 2.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.7 mi from Belle Chasse, LA · 9m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Belle Chasse, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Orleans, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Orleans, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
New Orleans, LA
Evening in New Orleans on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
SE 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
2 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
19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belle Chasse, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 23, Behrman Highway, Pontchartrain Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Belle Chasse, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.72 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.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (LA 428 / Behrman Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Belle Chasse, LA to New Orleans, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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