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
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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 20Toward 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.
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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 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 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
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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
$35.49 one way
$70.98 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$39.25
$78.51
premium
$4.65
$42.24
$84.49
diesel
$5.35
$48.63
$97.27
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
New Orleans, LA
Afternoon
in New Orleans on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 0 to 5 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:04PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Destination
Hackberry, LA
Afternoon
in Hackberry on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:04PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
42 ft-1 ft
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
42 ft
~132 mi in
Elevation Range
42 ft
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.
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 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.
Yes — we found about 18 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 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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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.
