Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
183.1 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deville, LA
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This 183.1-mile drive from New Orleans to Deville, Louisiana, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 3 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $28. The route primarily utilizes I-10 and LA-1, making it a predominantly highway experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entirety of your journey.
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
91.5 miles from New Orleans, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 82.5 mi | 1h 34m |
| LA 1 | 50.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| State Route 1 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Highway 107 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| False River Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Effie Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Wye Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Highway 115 | 4 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Deville, LA.
Start on Tulane Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Poydras Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto LA 415
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
Turn right onto LA 1
Continue on LA 1
Turn left onto LA 1
Turn left onto LA 1; LA 10
Turn right onto LA 107; LA 115
Continue on LA 107; LA 115
Continue on LA 107; LA 115; LA 1192
Continue on LA 107; LA 115
Turn right onto LA 115
Continue on LA 115
Turn left onto LA 1207
Turn sharp left
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of just over 4 hours, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, giving you the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving New Orleans in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic. The longest stretch without a significant break is 82.5 miles on I-10, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or slightly before this longer segment. With only one recommended stop and a moderate fuel cost of $28, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's travel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 40 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deville, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 183.1 miles and 4h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from New Orleans, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.5 miles.
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 183.1 — 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$27.65 one way
$55.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.36 | $60.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.23 | $8.79 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.02 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.63 | $11.72 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
Night in New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Deville on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
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This drive is characterized by its significant highway mileage, with 86% of the journey taking place on major roads like I-10 and LA-1. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 82.5 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace for a substantial portion of your trip. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates State Route 1, which may offer a slight change in scenery and driving feel as you progress towards Deville. The overall profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is generally easy, punctuated by transitions onto state routes.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 1. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
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 183.1 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 79.7 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4h 3m. Total distance: 183.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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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