Trip from New Orleans, LA to Baldwin, LA

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

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

113 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 4m ★

6 AM

2h 13m

8 AM

2h 32m

10 AM

2h 19m

12 PM

2h 18m

3 PM

2h 20m

5 PM

2h 31m

8 PM

2h 7m

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

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Baldwin, LA

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Trip Overview

New Orleans, LA to Baldwin, LA is 113 miles and takes about 2h 12m via US 90, I 10, and I 310, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Louisiana, making it a straightforward, same-day excursion. Expect a drive that is almost entirely on highways, with a high percentage of your time spent on major roads. This route is a practical choice for getting from the New Orleans area to points further west in Louisiana without significant detours or time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.5 miles from New Orleans, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 90	84.3 mi	1h 35m
I 10	13.4 mi	16m
I 310	10.9 mi	12m
State Route 83	1.1 mi	1m
Poydras Street	0.6 mi	1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Loyola Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Live Oak Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 90 — 84.3 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tulane Avenue

40 ft · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue

Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue

Turn right onto Poydras Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Poydras Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

13 mi · 16 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 310

11 mi · 12 min · I 310

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward US 90 West: Houma

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

78 mi · 1 hr 26 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward LA 83: Baldwin, Charenton

Turn left onto LA 83

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Route 83

At end of road, turn right onto LA 182

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Live Oak Street

130 ft · 5 sec · Live Oak Street

Arrive at destination

Live Oak Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 12 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after morning rush hour in New Orleans, to maximize your daylight. With a fuel cost estimated around $17, filling up before you leave or at a convenient point along I 10 should be sufficient. Since the longest stretch is over 84 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly, though the overall journey is short enough that you'll have plenty of flexibility if needed.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 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 25 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.5 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Orleans, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 New Orleans, LA

This is one driving day of about 113 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from New Orleans, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 84.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Schriever, LA

57 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

Laplace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Morgan City, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from New Orleans, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 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

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Metairie, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 8.1

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15047028811

Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Orleans, Louisiana

0.5 mi

Plates Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Orleans, Louisiana

1 mi

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.9

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

Giorlando's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.1

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:45 pm

+15048358593

Visit website

Parasol's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+15043549079

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.1

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

New Orleans, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

Visit website

The Cabildo Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15045686968

Visit website

New Orleans Native Tours llc

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+18559688687

Visit website

Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Loyola Avenue

Turn right onto Loyola Avenue

Navigation decision point

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

26.4 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 90 West: Houma

26.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 90

Merge onto US 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.07 one way

$34.13 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$18.73	$37.47
premium	$4.56	$20.28	$40.56
diesel	$5.61	$24.95	$49.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.9	$11.86	$5.42
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.89	$4.52
EV Truck/SUV	45.2	$15.82	$7.23

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

New Orleans, LA

Late night in New Orleans on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baldwin, LA

Late night in Baldwin on Sunday

Local time

3:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

14 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

2h 12m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is overwhelmingly focused on highway travel, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 90, I 10, and I 310. You'll experience long stretches of consistent highway driving, including one segment of 84.3 miles on US 90 where you can maintain a steady pace. The profile is primarily that of a highway-focused route, meaning you'll likely encounter fewer local roads and more direct, high-speed travel. This setup is ideal for covering distance efficiently.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 84.3 mi on US 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 10. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loyola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 New Orleans, LA to Baldwin, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.

Houma

14.6 mi in | ~19m

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 12m. Total distance: 113 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.3 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 Baldwin, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baldwin, LA before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

Pluck Wine Bar & Restaurant

Plates Restaurant & Bar

Dooky Chase Restaurant

Please-U-Restaurant

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

Giorlando's Restaurant

Parasol's

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Museum of Death New Orleans

French Quarter Visitor Center

The National WWII Museum

Marie Laveau's House Of Voodoo

The Cabildo Museum

New Orleans Native Tours llc

Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Orleans, LA

Baldwin, LA

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 12m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in New Orleans, LA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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