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
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Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 82.5 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Deville, LA.
1
Start on Tulane Avenue
40 ft·3 sec·Tulane Avenue
2
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Loyola Avenue
3
Turn right onto Poydras Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Poydras Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
79 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
3.9 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 151Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi·4 min·North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
11 mi·13 min·State Route 1
11
Turn right onto LA 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Wye Road
12
Continue on LA 1
8.3 mi·12 min·False River Road
13
Turn left onto LA 1
1.8 mi·3 min·Hospital Road
14
Turn left onto LA 1; LA 10
50 mi·1 hr 9 min·LA 1; LA 10
15
Turn right onto LA 107; LA 115
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
16
Continue on LA 107; LA 115
2.0 mi·3 min·Highway 107
17
Continue on LA 107; LA 115; LA 1192
0.1 mi·12 sec·State Route 107
18
Continue on LA 107; LA 115
6.7 mi·11 min·Highway 107
19
Turn right onto LA 115
5.5 mi·9 min·Effie Highway
20
Continue on LA 115
4.0 mi·7 min·Highway 115
21
Turn left onto LA 1207
174 ft·12 sec·Highway 1207
22
Turn sharp left
57 ft·2 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.5 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.5 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 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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA
This is one driving day of about 183.1 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from New Orleans, 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 I 10 for about 82.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
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.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
83.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
84 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
6
183.1 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.14 one way
$56.29 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$31.13
$62.25
premium
$4.65
$33.50
$67.00
diesel
$5.35
$38.57
$77.13
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 26, 2026
Origin
New Orleans, LA
Afternoon
in New Orleans on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 8:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 7:28PM CDT until May 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Deville, LA
Afternoon
in Deville on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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.
Driving Effort6/10
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 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.
Top landmarks
•Tulane University of Louisiana — private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
•Caesars Superdome — domed stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
•French Quarter — neighborhood of and historic district in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.5 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Deville, 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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Deville, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
