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Summer Road Trips in Louisiana

Routes

30

Avg Distance

336 mi

Avg Drive

6h 18m

Destinations

11

Louisiana in the summer offers a unique driving experience, with 30 routes averaging 335 miles and nearly 6.5 hours. While elevation is minimal, the state boasts excellent EV coverage on many trips, with up to 27 DC fast chargers available. Expect a variety of landscapes across these drives, perfect for exploring during longer daylight hours.

Planning Tips

Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Louisiana that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 336 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Metairie, LA → Springhill, LA

366.5 mi 7h 4m Score: 9/10

This 366-mile drive scores a 9 and features excellent EV charging with 27 DC fast chargers along its path, making it a reliable option for electric vehicles.

Editor's pick

Galliano, LA → Shreveport, LA

348.5 mi 6h 28m Score: 10/10

With a perfect drive score of 10, this 348-mile route offers a compelling exploration of Louisiana's diverse terrain and includes access to parks.

Editor's pick

Bossier City, LA → Barataria, LA

344.5 mi 6h 37m Score: 10/10

This 344-mile trip also earns a drive score of 10, providing a significant and engaging route for summer exploration within the state.

Shreveport, LA → Cut Off, LA

341.3 mi 6h 21m Score: 10/10

Marrero, LA → Eastwood, LA

340.3 mi 6h 26m Score: 10/10

Benton, LA → New Orleans, LA

339.6 mi 6h 22m Score: 10/10

Violet, LA → Bossier City, LA

338.5 mi 6h 27m Score: 10/10

Minden, LA → Terrytown, LA

336.7 mi 6h 34m Score: 8/10

Bayou Gauche, LA → Bossier City, LA

336.5 mi 6h 9m Score: 10/10

Bayou Gauche, LA → Shreveport, LA

336.5 mi 6h 9m Score: 10/10

Meraux, LA → Shreveport, LA

336.2 mi 6h 25m Score: 10/10

Haughton, LA → Metairie, LA

336.2 mi 6h 15m Score: 10/10

Slidell, LA → Shreveport, LA

335.7 mi 6h 10m Score: 10/10

Blanchard, LA → New Orleans, LA

334.8 mi 6h 15m Score: 10/10

Homer, LA → New Orleans, LA

334.2 mi 6h 31m Score: 10/10

Timberlane, LA → Bossier City, LA

334 mi 6h 14m Score: 10/10

New Orleans, LA → Red Chute, LA

333.9 mi 6h 13m Score: 10/10

New Orleans, LA → Greenwood, LA

333.7 mi 6h 11m Score: 10/10

Greenwood, LA → New Orleans, LA

333.7 mi 6h 11m Score: 10/10

Chalmette, LA → Bossier City, LA

333 mi 6h 17m Score: 10/10

Shreveport, LA → Terrytown, LA

332.5 mi 6h 13m Score: 10/10

Chauvin, LA → Bossier City, LA

332.1 mi 6h 10m Score: 10/10

Chauvin, LA → Shreveport, LA

332.1 mi 6h 11m Score: 10/10

Montegut, LA → Bossier City, LA

330.9 mi 6h 9m Score: 10/10

Des Allemands, LA → Bossier City, LA

330.5 mi 5h 59m Score: 10/10

Red Chute, LA → Metairie, LA

329.4 mi 6h 7m Score: 10/10

Homer, LA → Metairie, LA

328.5 mi 6h 26m Score: 10/10

Avondale, LA → Bossier City, LA

327 mi 6h 8m Score: 10/10

Avondale, LA → Shreveport, LA

327 mi 6h 9m Score: 10/10

Minden, LA → Metairie, LA

326.5 mi 6h 21m Score: 8/10

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