Trip from Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Drive Time

44m

Distance

27.7 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 52m

8 PM

0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Privateer Boulevard, Fisherman Boulevard, Jean Lafitte Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

13.8 miles from Barataria, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Privateer Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Privateer Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Fisherman Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jean Lafitte Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Barataria Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Westbank Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 90	Unavailable	Refreshing
Nine Mile Point Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Privateer Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barataria, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.

Start on Autin Street

174 ft · 9 sec · Autin Street

Turn right onto Privateer Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard

Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard

0.3 mi · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard

3.6 mi · 6 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard

Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · Barataria Boulevard

Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

187 ft · 6 sec · Westbank Expressway

Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 90 Business West

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

Turn right

2.6 mi · 3 min

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 3 min

Take the exit right

236 ft · 6 sec

Merge slight left onto Airline Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Airline Drive

Turn left onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Division Street

Turn right onto Derbigny Street

210 ft · 14 sec · Derbigny Street

Turn left onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Division Street

Turn right onto Cypress Street

131 ft · 11 sec · Cypress Street

Turn left onto Mayflower Drive

72 ft · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 13.8 miles from Barataria, LA, or about 22m into the drive.

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 27.7 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.8 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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 Barataria, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Barataria, LA

This is one driving day of about 27.7 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barataria, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.8 mi from Barataria, LA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marrero, LA

14 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

Metairie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marrero, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Barataria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Metairie Terrace, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.23 one way

$8.47 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$4.64	$9.29
premium	$4.61	$5.03	$10.05
diesel	$5.64	$6.15	$12.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.3	$2.91	$1.33
Efficient EV	6.9	$2.42	$1.11
EV Truck/SUV	11.1	$3.88	$1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Barataria, LA

Afternoon in Barataria on Sunday

Local time

4:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Sunday

Local time

4:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

18 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

44m 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 Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Privateer Boulevard, Fisherman Boulevard, Jean Lafitte Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Barataria, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.23 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.

The drive from Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Barataria, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.