Trip from New Orleans, LA to Montegut, LA

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

70 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

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

If you are looking to trade the bustle of New Orleans for the quiet of Montegut, this 70-mile journey is an straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 33 minutes behind the wheel as you head out of Southeast Louisiana. Because the distance is relatively short and the estimated fuel cost is only $10, you won't need to worry about extensive logistical planning or overnight stays. You will begin your departure via Loyola Avenue and Poydras Street before transitioning onto I-10 West. Since both your start and end points remain within the Southeast region, the trip maintains a consistent local feel throughout. It is an ideal route for travelers who prefer a quick, efficient transit over a multi-day expedition.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

35 miles from New Orleans, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate away from the city center. While you will utilize I-10 West for a portion of the transit, the route features 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. There is no long-haul interstate cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Loyola Avenue. You will find that the road dynamics change frequently, shifting from urban street navigation to the more winding paths characteristic of the region’s local infrastructure. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through constant adjustments and turns.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Loyola Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from New Orleans, LA to Montegut, LA is easy. At 1h 33m 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 New Orleans, LA to Montegut, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Loyola Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Poydras Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 310 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 90 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
LA 182	Unavailable	Refreshing
LA 182 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Loyola Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tulane Avenue

39 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 straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Merge slight left

13 mi · 16 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

Continue straight

11 mi · 12 min

Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

0.5 mi · 56 sec · US 90 West: Houma

Merge slight left

5.3 mi · 7 min

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 37 sec

Continue straight

15 mi · 18 min

Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

0.2 mi · 21 sec · LA 182: Houma

Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

489 ft · 14 sec · LA 182 West: Houma

Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

203 ft · 5 sec · LA 182 West: Houma

Continue straight

3.5 mi · 4 min

Turn slight left

5.0 mi · 6 min

Turn left onto East Main Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

Continue on Highway 56

7.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 56

Turn left onto Sarah Road

194 ft · 16 sec · Sarah Road

Continue on Highway 58

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 58

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 55

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Highway 55

Turn left onto Price Street

59 ft · 2 sec · Price Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 70-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule rather than rushing to beat daylight. You can easily complete the entire distance without needing to build in scheduled stops, though you should keep your fuel tank topped off before leaving the city. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your navigation system before you pull out of New Orleans to ensure you are ready for the frequent transitions between city streets and secondary roads. Keep in mind that the lack of highway stretches means your travel time is highly dependent on local traffic flow. Enjoy the simplicity of this quick trip by staying focused on the immediate turns ahead rather than looking for long-distance cruising stretches.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 46m 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 70 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35 miles or 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montegut, 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 70 miles and 1h 33m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35 mi from New Orleans, LA · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laplace, LA

35 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

Houma, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35 miles from New Orleans, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Montegut, LA

The final approach into Montegut, 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 Montegut, 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

$10.70 one way

$21.40 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$11.74	$23.47
premium	$4.61	$12.70	$25.41
diesel	$5.64	$15.55	$31.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21	$7.35	$3.36
Efficient EV	17.5	$6.13	$2.80
EV Truck/SUV	28	$9.80	$4.48

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

New Orleans, LA

Afternoon in New Orleans on Sunday

Local time

4:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montegut, LA

Afternoon in Montegut on Sunday

Local time

4:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

1 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

1h 33m 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 Montegut, LA covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Loyola Avenue, Poydras Street, I 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35 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 $10.70 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.

The drive from New Orleans, LA to Montegut, LA is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

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