The drive from Prairieville, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.1 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 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
37.7 miles from Prairieville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 75.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.1 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Pontchartrain Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
60 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur Avenue
6
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|Alex Kornman Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prairieville, LA and Woodmere, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
New Orleans
60 mi in|~1h 9m|via I 10
Business District
60 mi in|~1h 9m|via I 10
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
57.1 mi
1h 4m
Pontchartrain Expressway
5.9 mi
6m
Westbank Expressway
4 mi
5m
LA 73
2.5 mi
3m
Destrehan Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Crescent City Connection
0.7 mi
1m
Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Deerpark Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 57.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairieville, LA and Woodmere, LA.
1
Start on US 61
62 ft·5 sec·Airline Highway
2
Turn left onto LA 73
2.5 mi·3 min·LA 73
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward I 10 East: New OrleansUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
57 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi·4 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business DistrictUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
2.4 mi·2 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi·1 min·Crescent City Connection
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
3.7 mi·4 min·Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 6BToward LA 3017: Peters Road, MacArthur AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi·36 sec·Westbank Expressway
11
Turn slight left
0.6 mi·1 min
12
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·20 sec
13
Turn straight onto Destrehan Avenue
2.3 mi·3 min·Destrehan Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue
411 ft·19 sec·Destrehan Avenue
15
Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane
0.1 mi·28 sec·Long Leaf Lane
16
At end of road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard
0.2 mi·35 sec·Alex Kornman Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Patricia Lane
0.2 mi·48 sec·Patricia Lane
18
At end of road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard
308 ft·12 sec·Woodmere Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Deerpark Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Deerpark Drive
20
Turn left onto Oakmere Drive
254 ft·14 sec·Oakmere Drive
21
Turn left onto Paige Janette Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Paige Janette Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Paige Janette Drive
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 37.7 miles from Prairieville, LA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 44m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodmere, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prairieville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prairieville, LA
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Prairieville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 57.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Prairieville, LA
· 44m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.40 one way
$22.80 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.52
$25.03
premium
$4.56
$13.55
$27.10
diesel
$5.61
$16.67
$33.34
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: 26.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.93
$3.62
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.61
$3.02
EV Truck/SUV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Prairieville, LA
Night
in Prairieville on Friday
Local time
10:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Woodmere, LA
Night
in Woodmere on Friday
Local time
10:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
15 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 34m 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 Prairieville, LA to Woodmere, LA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Prairieville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.40 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles (US 90 BUS / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Prairieville, LA and Woodmere, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Business District.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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.
