Origin
New Orleans, LA
Evening in New Orleans on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Ama, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
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.
Ama, LA
Natalia Olivera
Trip Overview
The drive from New Orleans, LA to Ama, LA covers 23.1 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 Westbank Expressway, LA 18, Pontchartrain Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Westbank Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.1 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 (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 23.1 miles, with most of the trip on Westbank Expressway and LA 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on Westbank Expressway.
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.
Westbank Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westbank Expressway and LA 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loyola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Oretha C Haley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Calliope Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Oretha C Haley Boulevard
Turn right onto Oretha C Haley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Calliope Street
Turn left onto Calliope Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westbank Expressway | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| LA 18 | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Loyola Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nine Mile Point Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Nine Mile Point Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oretha C Haley Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westbank Expressway
— 10.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Ama, LA.
1
Start on Tulane Avenue
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
2
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Loyola Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto Howard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Howard Avenue
4
Turn right onto Oretha C Haley Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oretha C Haley Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Calliope Street
217 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calliope Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
11
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
12
Continue on LA 18
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
LA 18
13
Turn left
24 ft
·
1 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ama, LA
Evening in Ama on Thursday
Local time
5:32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 New Orleans, LA to Ama, LA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westbank Expressway, LA 18, Pontchartrain Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from New Orleans, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loyola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Oretha C Haley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Calliope Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Orleans, LA to Ama, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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