Origin
Eden Isle, LA
Late night in Eden Isle on Wednesday
Local time
4:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden Isle, LA to New Orleans, LA
Data updated 3 minutes ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Eden Isle, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Tulane Avenue, Eden Isles Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.1 miles from Eden Isle, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Tulane Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.9 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Tulane Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Landmark Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Landmark Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Landmark Drive
Turn left onto Landmark Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Canal Street, Superdome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 235B
Toward Canal Street, Superdome
7
27.7 mi into trip
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~35m in
|
Cleveland Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Cleveland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
27.8 mi into trip
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~35m in
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South Claiborne Avenue
Turn right onto South Claiborne Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 25.9 mi | 30m |
| Tulane Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eden Isles Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Charles Court | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Windward Passage Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marina Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Claiborne Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Harbor Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 25.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Isle, LA and New Orleans, LA.
1
Start on Charles Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles Court
2
Turn left onto Windward Passage Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Windward Passage Street
3
Turn right onto Eden Isles Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Eden Isles Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Marina Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marina Drive
5
Turn left onto Landmark Drive
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
Landmark Drive
6
Turn right onto Oak Harbor Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oak Harbor Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto I 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 235B
Toward Canal Street, Superdome
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Cleveland Avenue
345 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cleveland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South Claiborne Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Claiborne Avenue
13
Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Tulane Avenue
Trip Plan
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 14.1 miles from Eden Isle, LA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.9 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 28.2 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Eden Isle, 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 Eden Isle, LA
This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eden Isle, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 25.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Eden Isle, LA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Eden Isle, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Orleans, LA
The final approach into New Orleans, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Orleans, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in New Orleans on Wednesday
Local time
4:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Eden Isle, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Tulane Avenue, Eden Isles Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Eden Isle, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.26 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Landmark Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Eden Isle, LA to New Orleans, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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