Origin
New Orleans, LA
Afternoon in New Orleans on Sunday
Local time
3:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Red Chute, LA
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
333.9 mi
537 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 6m
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 Red Chute, LA covers 333.9 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Loyola Avenue, Poydras Street, I 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.04 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 miles from New Orleans, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 13m drive with frequent turns across 333.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Orleans, LA to Red Chute, 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 |
| LA 415 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lobdell Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles I | 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 Red Chute, LA.
1
Start on Tulane Avenue
39 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 straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
6
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
8
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
9
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
10
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
12
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 20: Dallas, Monroe
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Monroe
15
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Drive, Barksdale AFB
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Industrial Drive, Barksdale AFB
17
Keep slight left
138 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Industrial Drive
19
Continue on Industrial Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Industrial Drive
20
Turn straight onto East Texas Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Texas Street
21
Continue on Highway 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 80
22
Continue on Highway 80
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highway 80
23
Arrive at your 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 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 3h 6m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167 miles or 3h 6m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Chute, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 333.9 miles and 6h 13m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 167 mi from New Orleans, LA · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167 miles from New Orleans, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Chute, LA
The final approach into Red Chute, 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 Red Chute, 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
$51.04 one way
$102.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $55.99 | $111.97 |
| premium | $4.61 | $60.60 | $121.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.18 | $148.36 |
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: 116.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.06 | $16.03 |
| Efficient EV | 83.5 | 0 | $29.22 | $13.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.6 | 1 | $46.75 | $21.37 |
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.
Destination
Red Chute, LA
Afternoon in Red Chute on Sunday
Local time
3:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Jasper, TX
167 mi in
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
17 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
6h 13m 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 Red Chute, LA covers 333.9 miles and takes about 6h 13m 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 167 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 $51.04 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Orleans, LA to Red Chute, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Orleans, LA to Red Chute, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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