Trip from New Orleans, LA to Homer, LA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

334.3 mi

538 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 20m ★

6 AM

6h 33m

8 AM

6h 57m

10 AM

6h 41m

12 PM

6h 39m

3 PM

6h 42m

5 PM

6h 56m

8 PM

6h 25m

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 New Orleans, LA to Homer, LA covers 334.3 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Samuels Road, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.11 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

167.2 miles from New Orleans, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from New Orleans, LA to Homer, LA covers 334.3 miles and takes about 6h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 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 78.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 334.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Loyola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Loyola Avenue

Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

Navigation decision point

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8C Toward US 61 North: Natchez

314.9 mi into trip | ~6h 4m in

Take the exit toward LA 9: Arcadia, Homer

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward LA 9: Arcadia, Homer

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from New Orleans, LA to Homer, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

Airport

79.7 mi in | ~1h 32m | via I 110

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	78.5 mi	1h 29m
Samuels Road	75.7 mi	1h 28m
I 20	70 mi	1h 16m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North	63.2 mi	1h 12m
LA 9	16 mi	21m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge	10.6 mi	12m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	6.2 mi	8m
Scenic Highway	3.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 78.5 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tulane Avenue

40 ft · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue

Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue

Turn right onto Poydras Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Poydras Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

79 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110

6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 110

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 8C Toward US 61 North: Natchez Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 61

3.8 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

Continue on US 61

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Samuels Road

Turn left

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Continue on US 84; US 425

2.4 mi · 2 min · John R Junkin Drive

Continue on US 84; US 425

11 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

Continue on US 425; LA 15

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

70 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward LA 9: Arcadia, Homer

Turn slight left

190 ft · 7 sec

Toward LA 9 South: Arcadia

Turn right onto LA 9

16 mi · 21 min · LA 9

Enter roundabout onto US 79

18 ft · 0 sec · Minden Highway

Continue on US 79

3.0 mi · 5 min · Minden Highway

Turn right onto US 79; LA 9

145 ft · 2 sec · South Main

Turn straight

221 ft · 9 sec

Turn slight left

208 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 167.2 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 3h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.2 miles or 3h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 20m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA

This is one driving day of about 334.3 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Orleans, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 78.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.2 mi from New Orleans, LA · 3h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

167 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

Baton Rouge, 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 167.2 miles from New Orleans, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.5 miles.

Arriving in Homer, LA

The final approach into Homer, 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 Homer, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Poverty Point National Monument

National Monument

Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 242.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.11 one way

$102.21 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$56.05	$112.11
premium	$4.61	$60.67	$121.35
diesel	$5.64	$74.27	$148.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

24 DCFC

Gonzales, LA - Tesla Supercharger

Gonzales, LA

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Jung Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

New Orleans, LA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Rouses Market - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Baton Rouge, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

All Star Hyundai of Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Leson Chevrolet

Harvey, LA

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Harris Porsche

Baton Rouge, LA

Non-Networked

3 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 Non-Networked: 2 EV Connect: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.3	1	$35.10	$16.05
Efficient EV	83.6	0	$29.25	$13.37
EV Truck/SUV	133.7	1	$46.80	$21.40

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% 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 4 days ago

Origin

New Orleans, LA

Morning in New Orleans on Tuesday

Local time

11:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Homer, LA

Morning in Homer on Tuesday

Local time

11:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

4 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

6h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Homer, LA covers 334.3 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Samuels Road, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 167.2 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 $51.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.