If you are planning to head from New Orleans to Pierre Part, you are looking at a manageable 83.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek within Southeast Louisiana, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip, meaning there is no need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the trip. Traveling between these two points is efficient, keeping you within the same region for the duration of your drive. Because the route is relatively short, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever suits your plans best.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 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
51.2 mi
59m
LA 70
26.3 mi
38m
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.3 mi
5m
Poydras Street
0.6 mi
1m
LA 22
0.5 mi
<1m
Loyola Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Leonie Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Tulane Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 51.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and Pierre Part, 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
51 mi·59 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 182Toward LA 22: Sorrento, DonaldsonvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto LA 22
0.5 mi·57 sec·LA 22
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 70
208 ft·12 sec·Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
9
Continue on LA 70
4.2 mi·4 min·Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto LA 70
5.2 mi·6 min·LA 70
11
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 70
21 mi·31 min·LA 70
Toward LA 70: Napoleonville, Thibodaux
12
Turn left onto Leonie Street
281 ft·12 sec·Leonie Street
13
Arrive at destination
Leonie Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 1 hour and 47-minute drive, consider departing during off-peak hours to avoid the congestion often found near the New Orleans interstate interchanges. Since the entire route is under 84 miles, you likely won't need to plan for scheduled rest stops, giving you the freedom to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the city, as filling up in New Orleans will easily cover the $13 cost for the duration of the trip. Given that the route consists of a long 51.2-mile interstate stretch followed by smaller roads, ensure you pay extra attention to the transition onto LA-70, as the change in road speed and character happens relatively quickly. This route is short enough that you don't need to over-plan, so keep your itinerary loose and enjoy the straightforward navigation.
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 41.9 miles from New Orleans, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pierre Part, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Orleans, LA
This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 51.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.7 — 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
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Poydras Street
Turn right onto Poydras Street
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.
8
52.4 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 182
Toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
6
62.7 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|LA 70
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 70 toward LA 70: Napoleonville, Thibodaux
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 70: Napoleonville, Thibodaux
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.66 one way
$25.31 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.89
$27.79
premium
$4.56
$15.04
$30.08
diesel
$5.61
$18.50
$37.00
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: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.80
$4.02
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.33
$3.35
EV Truck/SUV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Apr 12, 2026
Origin
New Orleans, LA
Morning
in New Orleans on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pierre Part, LA
Morning
in Pierre Part on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of your travel taking place on major roads like I-10, LA-70, and Crawford Leblanc Boulevard. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, including a significant 51.2-mile stretch on I-10, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. Expect a transition from the heavy traffic patterns of New Orleans to the more localized flow of the secondary highways as you approach Pierre Part. While the interstate segments are designed for speed and efficiency, the final transition onto LA-70 and Crawford Leblanc Boulevard shifts the pace of your driving significantly. You can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced experience that requires steady attention until you exit the main highway system.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Orleans, LA and Pierre Part, LA, road signs point toward Donaldsonville and Thibodaux.
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.
The longest stretch is about 51.2 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 0.3 miles (Poydras Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pierre Part, LA before heading back.
