Origin
New Orleans, LA
Morning in New Orleans on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Orleans, LA to South Vacherie, 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 7m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Vacherie, LA
Oleksandr Plakhota
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from New Orleans, the 50.4-mile trip to South Vacherie is an ideal day excursion. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate a blend of major interstates like I-10 and I-310 before transitioning onto LA-3127. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, keeping your travel costs low. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will experience a consistent cultural landscape throughout the journey. It serves as a straightforward, practical connection between the city and the quieter stretches of the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3127 | 21.8 mi | 28m |
| I 10 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| I 310 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| LA 20 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Poydras Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fern Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| LA 643 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Loyola Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
3127
— 21.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans, LA and South Vacherie, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 310
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 310
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville
9
Continue on LA 3127
22 mi
·
28 min
·
LA 3127
10
Turn left onto LA 20
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 20
11
Turn straight onto LA 643
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
LA 643
12
Turn right onto Fern Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fern Street
13
Arrive at destination
Fern Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — 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
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
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 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.05 | $18.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
South Vacherie, LA
Morning in South Vacherie on Sunday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed-drive profile, splitting your time evenly between high-speed interstates and regional highways. You will spend roughly 50% of your time on highways, transitioning from the busier interstate corridors onto the more focused flow of LA-3127. As you progress, you will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.8 miles on LA-3127, which offers a steady rhythm compared to the initial urban interchange navigation. The personality of the road shifts noticeably as you move away from the metropolitan density of New Orleans into the more open, local surroundings of South Vacherie. Expect a functional, direct drive that keeps you moving efficiently toward your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on 3127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loyola Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m 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.
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 South Vacherie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
14.6 mi in
|
~19m
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.
Arriving in South Vacherie, LA
Full guide →Vacherie and nearby Wallace are small communities in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.
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 7m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on 3127. 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 South Vacherie, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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