Origin
Ama, LA
Afternoon in Ama on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ama, LA to Metairie, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ama, LA
Natalia Olivera
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ama, LA to Metairie, LA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, LA 18, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (US 90): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.4 miles (49th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
49th Street
Turn right onto 49th Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
47th Street
Turn right onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| LA 18 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US 90 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 49th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 9.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ama, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto LA 18
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
River Road
3
Take the ramp onto LA 18
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 18
4
Take the exit onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 90
Toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 90
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
7
Merge onto LA 3046
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
8
Turn right onto 49th Street
44 ft
·
7 sec
·
49th Street
9
Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
10
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
11
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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, LA
Afternoon in Metairie on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Ama, LA to Metairie, LA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, LA 18, US 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Ama, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (US 90): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (US 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.4 miles (49th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ama, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
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