Road Trips from New Orleans, LA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
35
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
24
Under 2 hours
21 total in this range
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
West Monroe, LA
5h 15m268.9 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
6h 2m326.3 mi one way
Ruston, LA
5h 49m297.7 mi one way
Red Chute, LA
6h 13m333.9 mi one way
Zwolle, LA
5h 29m289.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
West Monroe, LA
5h 15m268.9 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
6h 2m326.3 mi one way
Ruston, LA
5h 49m297.7 mi one way
Red Chute, LA
6h 13m333.9 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
6h 2m326.3 mi one way
South Vacherie, LA
1h 7m50.4 mi one way
Port Allen, LA
1h 37m82.6 mi one way
Houma, LA
1h 14m57.3 mi one way
West Monroe, LA
5h 15m268.9 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
6h 2m326.3 mi one way
Ruston, LA
5h 49m297.7 mi one way
Red Chute, LA
6h 13m333.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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