Origin
New Orleans, LA
Night in New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Greenwood, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
86.5 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, LA
Jose Carlos Ramajo
Trip Overview
New Orleans to Greenwood is 86.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via I 10 and Airline Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. You'll find it a practical choice if you're looking for a relatively short drive between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.2 miles from New Orleans, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 70.4 mi | 1h 19m |
| Airline Highway | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Silverleaf Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Siegen Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hooper Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Foster Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mickens Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Poydras Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Greenwood, 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
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 163
Toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto LA 3246
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Siegen Lane
8
Turn left onto US 61; LA 73
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn sharp right onto Greenwell Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Greenwell Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Silverleaf Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Silverleaf Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto Mickens Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickens Road
12
Turn right
120 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn slight right onto LA 408
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hooper Road
14
Turn left onto Foster Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Foster Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Windcrest Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Windcrest Avenue
16
Turn right onto Price Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Price Avenue
17
Turn left onto Tidecrest Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Tidecrest Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Tidecrest Drive
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under 2 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart anytime, but an early start will give you ample daylight for the drive. There are no recommended stops in the data, so consider fueling up before you leave New Orleans, as the longest stretch on I 10 is over 70 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before hitting that long segment on I 10.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.2 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.2 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Orleans, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Orleans, LA
This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from New Orleans, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 70.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.2 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 70.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Loyola Avenue
Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
71.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
7
81.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
Greenwell Street
Turn sharp right onto Greenwell Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
Mickens Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mickens Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.11 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Greenwood, LA
Night in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Shenandoah, LA
43 mi in
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 70.4 miles on I 10, which forms the backbone of this trip. Expect a mix of interstate speeds and potentially some local road sections as you navigate through Louisiana. The character of the drive is largely defined by its efficiency, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
81% 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: 70.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Airline Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 14 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 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 50m. Total distance: 86.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.4 miles on I 10. 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 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.5 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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