Road Trips from Abita Springs, LA
Abita Springs is a great starting point for a variety of road trips. You've got options for quick, under-an-hour drives to major cities like New Orleans, perfect for a day trip. For something longer, there are several highway-focused routes stretching over 300 miles, ideal for a more extended excursion. Most of your nearby park options are concentrated in the shorter drives, while the longer routes offer a different kind of exploration, often on mostly flat terrain.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
0.9h
With Parks Nearby
5
Under 2 hours
New Orleans, LA
58m43.4 mi one way
This is your closest major city option at just over an hour away. It's a mixed drive with a good score and takes you right to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. It’s a straightforward day trip, offering a contrast to the longer drives available.
Metairie, LA
51m37.9 mi one way
A quick 50-minute drive, this route is characterized by a turn-heavy local feel. It also provides access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, making it a convenient option for a short outing with a park visit.
Metairie Terrace, LA
52m38.7 mi one way
Similar to Metairie, this is another turn-heavy local drive taking under an hour. You'll also find yourself near New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, making it a comparable day trip option for park access.
Kenner, LA
58m43.3 mi one way
At 43 miles and an hour’s drive, this is a mixed drive with a good score. The terrain is mostly flat, offering a straightforward journey without park access directly linked to this specific route.
Baton Rouge, LA
1h 25m72.1 mi one way
This highway-focused drive covers 72 miles and takes about 1.5 hours. While it doesn't have parks directly nearby on this route, it offers a different kind of road experience compared to the shorter, more local drives.
Full-day getaway
Lake Charles, LA
3h 44m197.1 mi one way
This is a longer, highway-focused trip of nearly 200 miles, taking around 3.7 hours. It’s a substantial drive with a good score, suitable for when you want to cover more ground.
Lafayette, LA
2h 29m126.6 mi one way
A highway-focused drive of 126 miles, this trip will take about 2.5 hours. It's a solid mid-range option for covering distance without the commitment of the longest routes.
Weekend trip
Shreveport, LA
5h 53m317.5 mi one way
This is your longest drive, a 317-mile mixed route taking nearly 6 hours with a top drive score. It includes access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park, offering a significant journey with historical park exploration.
Bossier City, LA
5h 52m317.5 mi one way
Mirroring the Shreveport drive, this is another 317-mile mixed route that takes almost 6 hours and boasts the highest drive score. Like its counterpart, it provides access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Monroe, LA
4h 45m248.3 mi one way
This nearly 250-mile drive takes about 4.8 hours and is a mixed route with good terrain. It offers a longer excursion on mostly flat land, falling between the mid-range and longest options.
Browse by Mood
Shreveport, LA
5h 53m317.5 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
5h 52m317.5 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
58m43.4 mi one way
Monroe, LA
4h 45m248.3 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
5h 53m317.5 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
5h 52m317.5 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
58m43.4 mi one way
Lake Charles, LA
3h 44m197.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant weather for the shorter drives to New Orleans and its nearby historical park. The mostly flat terrain on longer routes is also agreeable.
Summer
Summer heat makes the air-conditioned drives to cities like Baton Rouge or Lafayette more appealing. Park visits might be best in the cooler mornings.
Fall
Autumn’s cooler temperatures are ideal for the longer, highway-focused drives to Lake Charles or Lafayette, and for exploring parks like Cane River Creole.
Winter
Winter provides mild conditions for exploring New Orleans or taking the longer mixed drives, with the mostly flat terrain being easy to navigate.
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