Origin
New Orleans, LA
Night in New Orleans on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Poydras, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from New Orleans, LA to Poydras, LA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Loyola Avenue, Elk Place, Basin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
7.6 miles from New Orleans, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 15.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 Poydras, LA is easy. At 31m 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 Poydras, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Avenue | — | — |
| Elk Place | — | — |
| Basin Street | — | — |
| Toulouse Street | — | — |
| North Rampart Street | — | — |
| Joseph Guillaume Place | — | — |
| Saint Claude Avenue | — | — |
| West Saint Bernard Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Loyola Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Poydras, LA.
1
Start on Tulane Avenue
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
2
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
Loyola Avenue
3
Continue on Loyola Avenue
308 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loyola Avenue
4
Continue on Elk Place
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elk Place
5
Continue on Basin Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Basin Street
6
Turn straight onto Toulouse Street
325 ft
·
13 sec
·
Toulouse Street
7
Turn left onto North Rampart Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Rampart Street
8
Continue on Joseph Guillaume Place
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Joseph Guillaume Place
9
Continue on Saint Claude Avenue
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
10
Continue on West Saint Bernard Highway
10.0 mi
·
18 min
·
West Saint Bernard Highway
11
Continue on Bayou Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bayou Road
12
Turn left onto Kingbird Boulevard
522 ft
·
23 sec
·
Kingbird Boulevard
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 7.6 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 15m 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 15 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.6 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poydras, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving New Orleans, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Orleans, LA
This is one driving day of about 15.3 miles and 31m.
At 15.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from New Orleans, LA · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from New Orleans, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Poydras, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Poydras, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Poydras, LA
Night in Poydras on Wednesday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
10 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
31m 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 Poydras, LA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Loyola Avenue, Elk Place, Basin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 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 $2.31 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 Poydras, LA is easy. At 31m 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 Poydras, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Orleans, LA to Poydras, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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