Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 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.
French Settlement, LA
TBD Traveller
This 63.8-mile journey from New Orleans to French Settlement in Louisiana is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. With 88% of the route on highways, including significant time on I-10, it's an efficient trip suitable for a single day. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $10, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. Since there are no recommended stops, you can plan to drive straight through. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent driving experience without major geographical shifts.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 46.7 mi | 54m |
| LA 22 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Airline Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| LA 16 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Poydras Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Loyola Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tulane Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and French Settlement, 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
Merge onto US 61
Turn right onto LA 22
Continue on LA 22
Enter roundabout onto LA 16
Continue on LA 16
Turn right onto LA 444
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 31.9 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 60.7 — 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
Turn right onto Poydras Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 61 North: Sorrento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto LA 16 toward LA 16
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$9.64 one way
$19.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Orleans on Sunday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in French Settlement on Sunday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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.
Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend most of your 1 hour and 21 minutes on major arteries like I-10 and Airline Highway. The high highway share of 88% means you'll experience periods of consistent, faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 46.7 miles on I-10, allowing for a solid period of momentum. While the profile is largely highway, the transition onto LA 22 will introduce a change in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. Expect a practical, no-frills driving experience for the majority of this trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loyola Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Poydras Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 1h 21m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
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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