Origin
New Orleans, LA
Night in New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to Hackberry, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
230.9 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hackberry, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Embark on a journey from New Orleans to Hackberry, covering 230.9 miles. This drive, estimated to take around 4 hours and 28 minutes, is entirely within Louisiana's Southeast region. With 99% of the route on highways, it's a straightforward trip that's easily manageable as a single day trip. Budget approximately $35 for fuel. The primary roads you'll navigate are I-10, Louisiana Highway 27, and LA 1256, making for a predominantly highway-focused experience. This route offers a direct path, ideal if you're looking to reach your destination efficiently.
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
115.5 miles from New Orleans, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 213.3 mi | 4h |
| Louisiana Highway 27 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| LA 1256 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Poydras Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ruth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Loyola Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Town Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 213.3 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Hackberry, 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
135 mi
·
2 hr 30 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 20
Toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
8
Keep slight left at fork
172 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn left onto Ruth Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ruth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on LA 1256
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
LA 1256
11
Continue on LA 1256
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 1256
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on LA 27; LA 108
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Louisiana Highway 27
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn slight left onto Old Town Road
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Town Road
15
Continue on Old Town Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Old Town Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Volunteer Lane
245 ft
·
10 sec
·
Volunteer Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Volunteer Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 28-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. You can leave New Orleans in the morning and arrive in Hackberry by the afternoon. With only one significant stop suggested, you have plenty of flexibility to take breaks as needed, especially during the extensive 213.3-mile stretch on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant road change is quite long. Planning to depart before peak morning traffic in New Orleans will help ensure a smoother start to your journey.
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 115.5 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 213.3 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 51 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 2h 12m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hackberry, 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.
+
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 230.9 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 213.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.5 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 213.3 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 230.9 — 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.
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.
6
214.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
6
230.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 28m in
|
Volunteer Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Volunteer Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.87 one way
$69.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $41.44 | $82.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.24 | $11.08 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.33 | $14.78 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hackberry, LA
Night in Hackberry on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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
4h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 99% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I-10, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 213.3 miles. The profile is decidedly highway-focused, meaning you can expect consistent speeds and a straightforward driving experience for most of the trip. While I-10 forms the backbone, the transition to Louisiana Highway 27 and LA 1256 will introduce slight variations as you get closer to Hackberry, though the highway nature persists.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 213.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Louisiana Highway 27. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 230.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 79.7 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Orleans, LA to Hackberry, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cameron along the way.
Cameron
214.5 mi in
|
~4h 3m
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 4h 28m. Total distance: 230.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 213.3 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Hackberry, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 79.7 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Hackberry, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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