Origin
New Orleans, LA
Morning in New Orleans on Friday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Luling, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Luling, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
This short, 24.5-mile drive from New Orleans to Luling, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it perfect for a quick trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a day trip. The journey primarily utilizes major highways like I-10 and I-310, accounting for 84% of the route, offering a straightforward travel experience. You'll remain within the Southeast region throughout this drive, so no significant regional shifts to consider. This route is ideal for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 24.5-mile journey, with an 84% highway share. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-10, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.4 miles. While the primary roads are interstates, you'll also navigate segments of I-310 and River Road, offering slight variations in the driving environment. The character is largely that of efficient, direct travel, designed for covering ground quickly between these two Louisiana points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 310. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
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.
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 18 East: Luling
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 18 East: Luling
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 Luling, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
14.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| I 310 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Poydras Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Loyola Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Paul Maillard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Luling Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tulane Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Luling, LA.
1
Start on Tulane Avenue
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
2
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Loyola Avenue
3
Turn right onto Poydras Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Poydras Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 310
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 310
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling
9
Keep slight right at fork
279 ft
·
6 sec
Toward LA 18 East: Luling
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto LA 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
11
Turn right onto LA 52
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Paul Maillard Road
12
Turn right onto Luling Avenue
100 ft
·
3 sec
·
Luling Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Luling Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Luling, LA
Morning in Luling on Friday
Local time
10:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
32m 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 Luling, LA covers 24.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 310, River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $3.70 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 24.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from New Orleans, LA to Luling, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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