Origin
Montz, LA
Afternoon in Montz on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montz, LA to New Orleans, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montz, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
The drive from Montz, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 29.9 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 River Road, CC Road, Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | — | — |
| CC Road | — | — |
| Airline Highway | — | — |
| I 310 | — | — |
| I 310 North | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | — | — |
| Poydras Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
River Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montz, LA and New Orleans, LA.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto River Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
3
Continue on CC Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
CC Road
4
Turn right onto Airline Highway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Airline Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 310 North: New Orleans
7
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: New Orleans
9
Merge slight left
9.6 mi
·
11 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
11
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
12
Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Poydras Street, Superdome
13
Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Claiborne Avenue
14
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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
Afternoon in New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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
16 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.9 mi in 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montz, LA to New Orleans, LA is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montz, LA to New Orleans, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Montz, LA to New Orleans, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Orleans, LA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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