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driving / 1 day / no pets / no RV
Baton Rouge to New Orleans road trip planner
Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. If you're planning a road trip to New Orleans, you can research locations to stop along the way.Make sure you check road conditionsto double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on themost talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
customize this trip
10:00 am start in Baton Rouge
drive for about 14 minutes
10:14 am LSU Rural Life Museum
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:14 am
drive for about 24 minutes
11:38 am Geismar (Louisiana)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:38 pm
drive for about 16 minutes
12:54 pm Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:54 pm
drive for about 43 minutes
2:36 pm LaPlace
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:36 pm
drive for about 24 minutes
4:00 pm Pet Paradise New Orleans
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:00 pm
drive for about 17 minutes
5:17 pm Canal St
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:17 pm
drive for about 10 minutes
6:27 pm arrive in New Orleans
eat at Café du Monde
stay at Hotel Monteleone
driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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Where should I stop along the way?
LSU Rural Life Museum (2 mentions)
Geismar (Louisiana)
Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
LaPlace
Pet Paradise New Orleans
Canal St (5 mentions)
Where's the best place to stay in New Orleans?
Are you going straight to a hotel, orlooking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas,and hotels is the Trippy page onwhere to stay in New Orleans.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hotel Monteleone, which was mentioned 11 times on Trippy.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans (9 mentions)
The Westin New Orleans Canal Place (7 mentions)
Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans (5 mentions)
The Roosevelt New Orleans (4 mentions)
Want to research more popular hotels in New Orleans?Click the blue button below.
Where's the best place to eat in New Orleans?
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Café du Monde, which was mentioned 62 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
French Quarter (45 mentions)
Commander's Palace Restaurant (43 mentions)
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen (17 mentions)
Muriel's Jackson Square (14 mentions)
Want to research more popular restaurants in New Orleans?Click the blue button below.
What are some things to do in New Orleans?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying tosuggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave itopen-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Frenchmen Street (47 mentions)
Bourbon Street (26 mentions)
Jackson Square (18 mentions)
The Spotted Cat Music Club (13 mentions)
Magazine Street (13 mentions)
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questionsbecause there's an entire community of travelers talkingto each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is whereyou can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets,trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about New Orleans. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in New Orleans? (26 answers)
Tom from Los Angeles asked:
Breakfast in New Orleans? (19 answers)
Drew from Ojai asked:
Where can I find the best jazz bars in New Orleans? (13 answers)
John from Omaha, Nebraska asked:
What are the must-try foods and restaurants in NOLA? (9 answers)
Bianca from Miami asked:
When is the best time to go to New Orleans? (9 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questionsand answers related to New Orleans.
Do I really have to go back home?
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacationwho wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning yournext trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for aNew Orleans to Baton Rouge drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Baton Rouge? Try searching for places within 1 hour of Baton Rouge.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. Or get a full Baton Rouge to New Orleans flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation.You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong,or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Baton Rouge well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Baton Rouge!
