Origin
Thibodaux, LA
Night in Thibodaux on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thibodaux, LA to New Orleans, 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 21m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Thibodaux to New Orleans is a straightforward 60.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Southeast Louisiana locations. You will primarily navigate a combination of Highway 1, US 90, and I-310 to complete the trek. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the logistics are simple enough to allow for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| Highway 1 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| LA 182 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Bayou Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| LA 308 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 14.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux, LA and New Orleans, LA.
1
Start on LA 1
116 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1; LA 20
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Continue on LA 20
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
4
Continue on LA 20; LA 308
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
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 1A
Toward 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 District
Use 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 234B
Toward Poydras Street, Superdome
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Thibodaux, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 34 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
34 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
$9.14 one way
$18.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
New Orleans, LA
Night in New Orleans on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
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 21m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your route spent on major roads designed for consistent travel. You can expect a mix of local highway driving that eventually transitions into the faster pace of the interstate system. The longest single stretch you will encounter is a 14.8-mile segment on US 90, which provides a steady rhythm before you merge onto I-310. While the drive is efficient, the character of the road shifts from regional corridors to the more heavily trafficked infrastructure approaching the New Orleans area. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
93% 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: 14.8 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Highway 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.6 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.
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 Thibodaux, LA to New Orleans, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Business District along the way.
Business District
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via I 10
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 90. 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 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.6 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From New Orleans, LA
More trips to New Orleans, LA
Explore more options from Thibodaux, LA or browse trips ending in New Orleans, LA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse LA road trips.