Trip from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Orleans, LA

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

279.5 mi

450 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 38m ★

6 AM

4h 51m

8 AM

5h 18m

10 AM

5h 1m

12 PM

4h 58m

3 PM

5h 2m

5 PM

5h 17m

8 PM

4h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 279.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lloyd Barham Road, Wilmot Highway, 14th for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

139.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 279.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lloyd Barham Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Orleans, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lloyd Barham Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wilmot Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
14th	Unavailable	Refreshing
Oak Ridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Oak Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Julia Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Rte 15	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Wallace Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lloyd Barham Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morehouse Parish, LA and New Orleans, LA.

Start on Jeannie Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Jeannie Road

Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Lloyd Barham Road

Turn right onto Wilmot Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Wilmot Highway

Continue on 14th

0.5 mi · 53 sec · 14th

Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · Oak Ridge Road

Continue on North Oak Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Oak Street

Continue on Oak Ridge Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road

Continue on North Oak Street

13 mi · 19 min · North Oak Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street

157 ft · 3 sec · South Julia Street

Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street

45 mi · 52 min · South Julia Street

Continue on State Rte 15

18 mi · 20 min · State Rte 15

Continue on East Wallace Boulevard

1.6 mi · 1 min · East Wallace Boulevard

Continue straight

11 mi · 13 min

Keep slight right

525 ft · 14 sec

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

75 mi · 1 hr 24 min

Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

Keep slight right

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Poydras Street, Superdome

Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 139.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 139.8 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Orleans, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Morehouse Parish, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Morehouse Parish, LA

This is one driving day of about 279.5 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morehouse Parish, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139.8 mi from Morehouse Parish, LA · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

140 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.

Popular next leg

Maryland, LA to New Orleans, LA

89 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, 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

$42.73 one way

$85.46 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$46.87	$93.73
premium	$4.61	$50.73	$101.46
diesel	$5.64	$62.10	$124.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.9	1	$29.35	$13.42
Efficient EV	69.9	0	$24.46	$11.18
EV Truck/SUV	111.8	1	$39.13	$17.89

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Morehouse Parish, LA

Morning in Morehouse Parish on Monday

Local time

9:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Orleans, LA

Morning in New Orleans on Monday

Local time

9:28 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

4h 51m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 279.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lloyd Barham Road, Wilmot Highway, 14th. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 139.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Orleans, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Orleans, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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