Trip from Vivian, LA to New Orleans, LA

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

358.6 mi

577 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 31m ★

6 AM

6h 43m

8 AM

7h 6m

10 AM

6h 51m

12 PM

6h 49m

3 PM

6h 52m

5 PM

7h 5m

8 PM

6h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vivian, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 358.6 miles and takes about 6h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, I 10, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.82 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

179.3 miles from Vivian, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Vivian, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 358.6 miles and takes about 6h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 358.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 221.7 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 353.7 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

28.6 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 220 West: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 220 West: Dallas

221.7 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

353.7 mi into trip | ~6h 35m 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

357.3 mi into trip | ~6h 40m in | I 10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

357.7 mi into trip | ~6h 40m in

Take the exit toward Poydras Street, Superdome

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 234B Toward Poydras Street, Superdome

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Vivian, LA to New Orleans, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

221.2 mi in | ~3h 55m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	186.4 mi	3h 10m
I 10	79.1 mi	1h 30m
US 190	49.5 mi	1h 3m
I 49	20.2 mi	21m
Highway 170	6.4 mi	9m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
Pontchartrain Expressway	3.5 mi	4m
Hilry Huckaby III Avenue	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vivian, LA and New Orleans, LA.

Start on West Arkansas Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · West Arkansas Avenue

Continue on South Pardue Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street

Continue on LA 170

6.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 170

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 49

20 mi · 21 min · I 49

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 220 West: Dallas

Merge onto I 220

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward LA 173: Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

190 ft · 6 sec

Turn left onto LA 173

1.9 mi · 2 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

Continue on LA 173

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ford Street

Turn right onto Allen Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Allen Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Continue on I 49

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

79 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

Toward New Orleans, Business District Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 234B Toward Poydras Street, Superdome Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Tulane Avenue

Arrive at destination

Tulane Avenue

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 179.3 miles from Vivian, LA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 179.3 miles or 3h 12m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Orleans, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Vivian, 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 Vivian, LA

This is one driving day of about 358.6 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vivian, 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.

The longest stretch is on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 186.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 179.3 mi from Vivian, LA · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

179 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.3 miles from Vivian, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.4 miles.

Arriving in New Orleans, LA

The final approach into New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.82 one way

$109.64 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$60.13	$120.26
premium	$4.61	$65.08	$130.17
diesel	$5.64	$79.67	$159.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	107.6	1	$37.65	$17.21
Efficient EV	89.7	1	$31.38	$14.34
EV Truck/SUV	143.4	1	$50.20	$22.95

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Vivian, LA

Morning in Vivian on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Orleans, LA

Morning in New Orleans on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

4 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 42m 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 Vivian, LA to New Orleans, LA covers 358.6 miles and takes about 6h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, I 10, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 179.3 miles from Vivian, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.82 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.

On the drive from Vivian, LA to New Orleans, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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Trip from Vivian, LA to New Orleans, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New Orleans, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Vivian, LA

New Orleans, LA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 42m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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