Origin
New Orleans, LA
Afternoon in New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Saint Rose, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Rose, LA
Antonio Garcia Prats
Trip Overview
The drive from New Orleans, LA to Saint Rose, LA covers 21.6 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, Poydras Street, I 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Avenue | — | — |
| Poydras Street | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| I 310 South | — | — |
| US 61 | — | — |
| US 61 South | — | — |
| Airline Highway | — | — |
| State Route 50 | — | — |
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 Saint Rose, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
7
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 61: Kenner, Norco
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Kenner
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 61 South: Kenner
10
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Airline Highway
11
Turn right onto State Route 50
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 50
12
Continue on Almedia Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Almedia Road
13
Turn right onto River Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
14
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Saint Rose, LA
Afternoon in Saint Rose on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
15 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.6 mi in 31m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Loyola Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Orleans, LA to Saint Rose, 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 Saint Rose, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Orleans, LA to Saint Rose, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Rose, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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