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Trip from Homer, LA to New Orleans, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 31m

Distance

334.2 mi

538 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 20m ★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 56m
10 AM
6h 40m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Homer, LA, LA

Homer, LA

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Homer, LA, and heading to New Orleans, LA, this 334.2-mile journey will take approximately 6 hours and 31 minutes of driving time. It's a route that can comfortably be completed in a single day, making it ideal for a quick road trip. You'll navigate primarily via Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, and I-10, with about 54% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $51 for this trip. Given that both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

167.1 miles from Homer, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Seargent Prentiss Drive 79.3 mi 1h 34m
US 425 76.2 mi 1h 28m
I 10 75.2 mi 1h 25m
Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway 70 mi 1h 16m
LA 9 16.2 mi 22m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway 6.2 mi 7m
Pontchartrain Expressway 3.5 mi 4m
West Main 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Seargent Prentiss Drive — 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homer, LA and New Orleans, LA.

1

Start on this road

17 ft · 0 sec · this road
2

Turn slight left

221 ft · 9 sec
3

Continue on US 79; LA 9

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Main
4

Enter roundabout onto LA 9

204 ft · 3 sec · LA 9
5

Continue on LA 9

16 mi · 22 min · LA 9
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
7

Merge onto I 20

70 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
9

Turn right onto US 425

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · US 425
10

Keep slight right at fork

526 ft · 14 sec
11

Merge onto US 61

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
13

Continue on I 110

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 110

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 10

75 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business District Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 234B Toward Poydras Street, Superdome Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20

Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Claiborne Avenue
21

Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Tulane Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Tulane Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 31-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Homer, LA, to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in New Orleans with time to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 79.3-mile stretch on Seargent Prentiss Drive, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The estimated fuel cost of $51 is a helpful budget consideration for planning your expenses.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.1 miles from Homer, LA, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 74 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 167.1 miles or 3h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 22m

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 Homer, 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 Homer, LA

This is one driving day of about 334.2 miles and 6h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Homer, 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Maryland, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

167 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.1 miles from Homer, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Orleans, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 334.2

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+15042339780

Visit website

Little Tokyo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Natchez, Mississippi

0.7 mi

Plates Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Orleans, Louisiana

1 mi

Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+15042339780

Visit website

Little Tokyo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 167.1

Natchez, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16013045802

Plates Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15045829020

Visit website

Dooky Chase Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15048210600

Visit website

Please-U-Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15045259131

Visit website

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12252563986

Visit website

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab mile 262.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 262.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 71.6

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 71.6

Monroe, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 238.7

Zachary, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 334.2

New Orleans, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15044906263

Visit website

Museum of Death New Orleans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15045933968

Visit website

French Quarter Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+15045893882

Visit website

The National WWII Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15045281944

Visit website

Marie Laveau's House Of Voodoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

Visit website

The Cabildo Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15045686968

Visit website

New Orleans Native Tours llc

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+18559688687

Visit website

Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 334.2

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15045234522

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 333.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | LA 9

Enter roundabout onto LA 9

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
254 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
329.3 mi into trip | ~6h 24m 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
6
332.8 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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
333.3 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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

$50.47 one way

$100.94 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $55.41 $110.81
premium $4.56 $59.98 $119.97
diesel $5.61 $73.79 $147.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.3 1 $35.09 $16.04
Efficient EV 83.6 0 $29.24 $13.37
EV Truck/SUV 133.7 1 $46.79 $21.39

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Homer, LA

Evening in Homer on Saturday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Orleans, LA

Evening in New Orleans on Saturday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 31m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip offers a mixed drive experience, balancing highway speeds with local road navigation. While 54% of the route is on highways, you'll also encounter stretches on roads like Seargent Prentiss Drive. Be prepared for the longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive, potentially offering a more consistent pace. The road character will likely shift as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, providing a varied driving experience.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near LA 9.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 334.2 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 3 miles (LA 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 254 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 329.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

317 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

219 ft

Total Descent

504 ft

Highest Point

317 ft

~23.9 mi in

Elevation Range

317 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Homer, LA to New Orleans, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.

Archibald

89.5 mi in | ~1h 44m

About the Cities

Arriving in New Orleans, LA

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 31m. Total distance: 334.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 3 miles (LA 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 254 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 329.3 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Orleans, LA before the return drive.

How this page is built

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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