Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgard, LA
Juanfran
This straightforward 38.7-mile drive from Edgard to New Orleans, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 49 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 93% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on routes like LA 3127 and I-10. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $6, reflecting the short distance. This trip is perfect for those looking for a quick and efficient transition between these Southeast Louisiana locations. Given its brevity, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 3127 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| I 10 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| I 310 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| LA 640 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Old Highway 640 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Tulane Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Claiborne Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edgard, LA and New Orleans, LA.
Start on Numa Lane
Turn right onto Old Highway 640
Turn right onto LA 640
Turn left onto LA 3127
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 310
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Edgard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Edgard on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in New Orleans on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 38.7-mile route, with 93% of your travel time spent on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles on LA 3127, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to I-310 and then I-10, the character remains predominantly that of a fast-paced highway drive. This profile suggests a journey where efficiency and speed are prioritized over leisurely exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 3127 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.8 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edgard, LA to New Orleans, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Business District along the way.
Business District
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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