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Trip from New Orleans, LA to Saint Francisville, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

111.2 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Saint Francisville, LA, LA

Saint Francisville, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Orleans, LA to Saint Francisville, LA covers 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 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.

Midpoint

55.6 miles from New Orleans, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 78.5 mi 1h 29m
Samuels Road 17.6 mi 20m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway 6.2 mi 8m
Scenic Highway 3.8 mi 5m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway 2.6 mi 3m
Commerce Street 1 mi 1m
Poydras Street 0.6 mi 1m
Loyola Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
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 Saint Francisville, 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

79 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Continue on I 110

2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 8C Toward US 61 North: Natchez Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on US 61

3.8 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway
10

Continue on US 61

18 mi · 20 min · Samuels Road
11

Turn left onto US 61 Business

1.0 mi · 1 min · Commerce Street
12

Turn left onto LA 1263

90 ft · 2 sec · Ferdinand Street
13

Arrive at destination

LA 1263

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 55.6 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 1h 5m 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 24 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Francisville, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 111.2 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from New Orleans, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

56 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

Kenner, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denham Springs, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.6 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Metairie, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 7.9

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15047028811

Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Orleans, Louisiana

0.5 mi

The Saint Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Francisville, Louisiana

0.1 mi

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 7.9

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15047028811

Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+15042339780

Visit website

The Saint Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10 mile 111.2

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12256356502

Visit website

Plates Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15045829020

Visit website

Dooky Chase Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15048210600

Visit website

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 79.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Please-U-Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15045259131

Visit website

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12252563986

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 111.2

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 95.3

Zachary, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 55.6

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 79.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15044906263

Visit website

Museum of Death New Orleans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15045933968

Visit website

French Quarter Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+15045893882

Visit website

The National WWII Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15045281944

Visit website

Marie Laveau's House Of Voodoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 79.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

The Cabildo Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15045686968

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Loyola Avenue

Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Poydras Street

Turn right onto Poydras Street

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
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
8
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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.79 one way

$33.59 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.44 $36.87
premium $4.56 $19.96 $39.92
diesel $5.61 $24.55 $49.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45
EV Truck/SUV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Orleans, LA

Afternoon in New Orleans on Saturday

Local time

1:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Francisville, LA

Afternoon in Saint Francisville on Saturday

Local time

1:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

13 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

2h 12m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

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

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

What kind of drive is this?

111.2 mi in 2h 12m, mostly highway — 78.5 mi of that is on I 10.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.5 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Samuels Road. You will hit about 8 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 5/10

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 111.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (Poydras Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Saint Francisville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

Airport

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 111.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.5 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loyola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Poydras Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Francisville, LA before heading back.

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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