Origin
New Orleans, LA
Night in New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Barataria, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barataria, LA
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.6-mile drive from New Orleans to Barataria in Louisiana's Southeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 39 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, it's a budget-friendly excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway and Jean Lafitte Boulevard, with a significant portion on the Westbank Expressway. Expect a mixed driving experience, suitable for a relaxed outing without the need for an overnight stay. It offers a straightforward journey into the Barataria area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Westbank Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Jean Lafitte Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Privateer Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Loyola Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Barataria, LA.
1
Start on Tulane Avenue
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
2
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Loyola Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto Howard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Howard Avenue
4
Turn right onto Oretha C Haley Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oretha C Haley Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Calliope Street
217 ft
·
8 sec
·
Calliope Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent City Connection
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto LA 45
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
13
Turn left onto LA 3134
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
14
At end of road, turn left onto LA 45
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
15
Turn right onto LA 302
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fisherman Boulevard
16
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3257
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Privateer Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Autin Street
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
Autin Street
18
Arrive at destination
Autin Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Oretha C Haley Boulevard
Turn right onto Oretha C Haley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Calliope Street
Turn left onto Calliope Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward LA 45: Barataria Boulevard
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Barataria, LA
Night in Barataria on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
39m 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?
The drive from New Orleans to Barataria presents a mixed driving profile, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly on the Westbank Expressway, interspersed with more local road conditions as you approach Barataria. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.7 miles on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, offering a sustained period on this main artery. The road character shifts, transitioning from more significant roadways to the specific routes that lead into the destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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
5/10
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 23.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles (Oretha C Haley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Calliope Street): Navigation decision point.
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 39m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loyola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Oretha C Haley Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Calliope Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barataria, 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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