Origin
Addis, LA
Evening in Addis on Wednesday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addis, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
82.5 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addis, LA
Abenezer Muluken
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
This 82.5-mile drive from Addis to Metairie Terrace, Louisiana, will take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads with a brief 8% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12. Since you're staying within the Southeast region, expect a consistent local feel throughout. This route is best suited for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.2 miles from Addis, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 82.5-mile journey. While only 8% of the route involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 72.6 miles, likely on the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. The road character will shift as you progress from local routes in Addis to the more developed areas approaching Metairie Terrace. Be prepared for frequent turns and varying speed limits as you navigate Louisiana's roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 72.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.1 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
79.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
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 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
8
79.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...
5
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
Mayflower Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 72.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| Highway 1 South | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 72.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addis, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 1 South
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
4
Merge onto I 10
73 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
8
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
9
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
10
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Division Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes, you can easily complete this 82.5-mile trip in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. There are no designated stops, so plan to fuel up before you leave Addis or during your drive, keeping the $12 fuel cost in mind. Pay close attention to local signage, especially as you transition onto West Metairie Avenue, as this section can be busy. The turn-heavy nature of the route means staying alert is key.
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 41.2 miles from Addis, LA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.6 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie Terrace, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Addis, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Addis, LA
This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Addis, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Horace Wilkinson Bridge for about 72.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.2 mi from Addis, LA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Addis, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Horace Wilkinson Bridge if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.6 miles.
Arriving in Metairie Terrace, LA
The final approach into Metairie Terrace, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.46 one way
$24.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.68 | $27.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Metairie Terrace, LA
Evening in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
15 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 41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Addis, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Highway 1 South, West Metairie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Addis, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.1 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Addis, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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