Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.9 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
This 64.9-mile drive from New Orleans, LA to Bourg, LA is a straightforward, one-day trip taking about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Expect a fuel cost of around $10 for this journey, which stays within the Southeast region. It's a short enough distance that you won't need to break it up overnight. The route primarily utilizes local streets before merging onto I-10 West for a portion of the drive. This makes it a convenient option for a quick excursion without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| I 10 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| I 310 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| LA 3087 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Highway 24 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| LA 182 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Park Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Country Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Bourg, LA.
Start on Tulane Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Poydras Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Continue on I 310
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 90
Continue on US 90
Continue on US 90
Continue on US 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left
Continue on LA 182
Turn slight left onto LA 3087
Turn left onto LA 659
Continue on LA 24
Turn right onto Donut Street
Turn left onto 43
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
Turn left onto LA 24
Turn right onto Guidry Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from New Orleans, 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 0 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in New Orleans on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Bourg on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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.
This route is characterized by a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections and city streets for a significant part of the journey. While it includes some mileage on I-10 West, the overall highway share is 0%, indicating the bulk of the trip involves local road driving. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting frequent changes in direction and speed. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you transition from urban environments to potentially more open local roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Orleans, LA to Bourg, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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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