Supreme, LA to New Orleans, LA is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 36 minutes via Highway 1 and US 90, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive will take you across the Southeast region of Louisiana. Given the brief travel time and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a same-day trip. You can expect a straightforward journey primarily on well-maintained roads, making it an easy addition to a larger Louisiana adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Supreme, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 1
16.5 mi
23m
US 90
14.8 mi
19m
I 310
11.1 mi
12m
I 10
10.1 mi
12m
Bayou Road
4.1 mi
5m
Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi
4m
LA 182
3.5 mi
6m
Saint Mary Street
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— 16.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Supreme, LA and New Orleans, LA.
1
Start on LA 1
4.1 mi·6 min·Highway 1
2
Continue on LA 1
2.8 mi·4 min·Saint Mary Street
3
Turn left
415 ft·10 sec
4
Turn right onto LA 308
4.1 mi·5 min·Bayou Road
5
Continue on LA 308
1.9 mi·2 min·East Bayou Road
6
Turn right onto LA 648
428 ft·12 sec·Percy Brown Road
7
Turn left onto LA 1
12 mi·17 min·Highway 1
8
Turn left
313 ft·22 sec
9
Turn right onto LA 308
0.5 mi·45 sec·LA 308
10
Turn left onto LA 182
3.5 mi·6 min·LA 182
11
Merge onto US 90
0.3 mi·22 sec·US 90
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
13
Merge onto US 90
14 mi·19 min·US 90
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
15
Continue on I 310
11 mi·12 min·I 310
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 East: New Orleans
17
Merge onto I 10
9.6 mi·11 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
3.5 mi·4 min·Pontchartrain Expressway
Toward New Orleans, Business DistrictUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 234BToward Poydras Street, SuperdomeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·South Claiborne Avenue
22
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Tulane Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Tulane Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under 2 hours, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in New Orleans with plenty of time to explore, or leave later in the day. Since there are no recommended stops, consider fueling up before you leave Supreme, LA, as the $11 fuel cost suggests a relatively inexpensive tank of gas. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the different highways, as this is where you'll need to be most attentive to 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 35.5 miles from Supreme, LA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 52m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Orleans, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Supreme, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Supreme, LA
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Supreme, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 1 for about 16.5 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 44.5 and 70.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
44.5 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
55.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward New Orleans, Business District
6
69.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Poydras Street, Superdome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 234B
Toward Poydras Street, Superdome
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.72 one way
$21.45 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$11.77
$23.54
premium
$4.56
$12.74
$25.49
diesel
$5.61
$15.68
$31.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
Efficient EV
17.8
0
$6.21
$2.84
EV Truck/SUV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Supreme, LA
Morning
in Supreme on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Orleans, LA
Morning
in New Orleans on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
16 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 36m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers an 85% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.5 miles on Highway 1, providing a consistent segment of driving. The profile is largely highway-focused, so expect efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The transition between Highway 1, US 90, and I-310 is generally smooth, keeping the driving experience practical and direct.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and US 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.2 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Supreme, LA to New Orleans, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Business District 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on Highway 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 New Orleans, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.2 miles (I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 New Orleans, LA before heading back.
