Abbeville to New Orleans is 150 miles and takes about 3 hours via US 90 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Louisiana, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, ideal for a single day of travel with minimal fuss. Budgeting about $23 for fuel should cover the 150.2 miles, making it an economical option for reaching your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.1 miles from Abbeville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
105 mi
1h 58m
I 310
11.1 mi
12m
I 10
10.1 mi
12m
LA 14
8.6 mi
13m
Veterans Memorial Drive
6.1 mi
9m
Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi
4m
Charity Street
1.5 mi
2m
Veteran Memorial Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 105 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, LA and New Orleans, LA.
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Start on LA 82
0.3 mi·22 sec·North Saint Charles Street
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Continue on LA 82
403 ft·6 sec·North Saint Charles Street
3
Turn straight onto LA 82
0.3 mi·28 sec·North State Street
4
Turn right onto LA 14
2.0 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on LA 14
1.5 mi·2 min·Charity Street
6
Continue on LA 14
2.4 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Continue on LA 14
0.5 mi·47 sec·East Conrad Street
8
Continue on LA 14
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Veteran Memorial Drive
10
Turn straight onto LA 14
0.7 mi·59 sec·Veterans Memorial Drive
11
Continue on LA 14
8.6 mi·13 min·LA 14
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
13
Merge onto US 90
105 mi·1 hr 58 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
15
Continue on I 310
11 mi·12 min·I 310
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 East: New Orleans
17
Merge onto I 10
9.6 mi·11 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
18
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.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 234BToward Poydras Street, SuperdomeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·South Claiborne Avenue
22
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Tulane Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Tulane Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3-hour duration, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to arrive in New Orleans with daylight to spare. The drive is straightforward, and with only one recommended stop, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 105-mile stretch on US 90, to ensure you don't need to detour for gas unexpectedly. This trip is easily completed in a single day, so you can focus on enjoying the drive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Abbeville, LA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.1 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Orleans, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abbeville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Abbeville, LA
This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Abbeville, 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 US 90 for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.6 and 149.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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18.6 mi into trip|~28m in|US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
134.9 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
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145.3 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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
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148.8 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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.
8
149.3 mi into trip|~2h 57m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.68 one way
$45.37 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.90
$49.80
premium
$4.56
$26.96
$53.92
diesel
$5.61
$33.16
$66.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.1
0
$15.77
$7.21
Efficient EV
37.6
0
$13.14
$6.01
EV Truck/SUV
60.1
0
$21.03
$9.61
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Abbeville, LA
Morning
in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Orleans, LA
Morning
in New Orleans on Sunday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Berwick, LA
75 mi in
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
12 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
2h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 150.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 150-mile journey. With 92% of the route on highways, you'll spend the majority of your time on US 90 and I-10, with a brief stint on I-310. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 105 miles along US 90, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding country roads. You'll experience the practicalities of interstate travel as you cover the distance.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 150.2 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 18.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 145.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Way down yonder in New Orleans (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans), you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. "NOLA" is the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.
"Laissez les bons temps rouler" is what they say here in the Big Easy, and you too can "let the good times roll" with a cool stroll down Bourbon Street, a hot Dixieland band, and even hotter Creole cuisine. Mardi Gras may be the city's calling card, but that's just one day out of the hot and muggy year in New Orleans.
Go ahead, take a riverboat down the Mississippi, munch on some beignets, and watch the Saints go marchin' in.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Orleans, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 145.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Orleans, LA before heading back.
