Louisiana road trips
Best Road Trips in Louisiana
20 popular Louisiana drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Louisiana Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Louisiana routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Louisiana road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Louisiana metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.95/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.95/gal Louisiana regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Louisiana origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Shreveport
The headline Louisiana road trip — 1450 miles, about 23.4 hours of driving and roughly $153 in gas at $2.95/gal.
More top Louisiana drives (19)
New York → Baton Rouge
1409 mi · ~22.7 h · ~$148 gas
Open tripNew York → New Orleans
1378 mi · ~22.2 h · ~$145 gas
Open tripMiami → Shreveport
1110 mi · ~17.9 h · ~$117 gas
Open tripOrlando → Shreveport
927 mi · ~15.0 h · ~$98 gas
Open tripMiami → Baton Rouge
878 mi · ~14.2 h · ~$93 gas
Open tripMiami → New Orleans
789 mi · ~12.7 h · ~$83 gas
Open tripKey West → New Orleans
744 mi · ~12.0 h · ~$78 gas
Open tripOrlando → Baton Rouge
713 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripTallahassee → Shreveport
680 mi · ~11.0 h · ~$72 gas
Open tripJacksonville → Baton Rouge
670 mi · ~10.8 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripTampa → Baton Rouge
654 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$69 gas
Open tripOrlando → New Orleans
629 mi · ~10.1 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripJacksonville → New Orleans
594 mi · ~9.6 h · ~$63 gas
Open tripTampa → New Orleans
567 mi · ~9.1 h · ~$60 gas
Open tripTallahassee → Baton Rouge
486 mi · ~7.8 h · ~$51 gas
Open tripPensacola → Shreveport
485 mi · ~7.8 h · ~$51 gas
Open tripTallahassee → New Orleans
410 mi · ~6.6 h · ~$43 gas
Open tripPensacola → Baton Rouge
279 mi · ~4.5 h · ~$29 gas
Open tripPensacola → New Orleans
204 mi · ~3.3 h · ~$21 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Louisiana
Top Louisiana road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Cheapest Louisiana road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Louisiana.
Long-distance road trips from Louisiana
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Louisiana — Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama.
Gas prices in Louisiana
Estimated regular at $2.95/gal · premium $3.55 · diesel $3.55.
Best vehicles for Louisiana drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Louisiana
Daily driving cost estimates for major Louisiana-area cities.
EV vs gas in Louisiana
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Louisiana trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Louisiana road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Louisiana. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Louisiana road trip cost in fuel?
At Louisiana's estimated $2.95/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.54 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Louisiana EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Louisiana routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.