Origin
Bastrop, LA
Morning in Bastrop on Monday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bastrop, LA to Metairie, LA
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
275.5 mi
443 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bastrop, LA
Yessi Trex📸🦖✨️
Metairie, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Bastrop, LA to Metairie, LA covers 275.5 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Jefferson Avenue, East Madison Avenue, Mer Rouge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
137.8 miles from Bastrop, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 275.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jefferson Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bastrop, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Madison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mer Rouge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grabault Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Julia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Rte 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Jefferson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on South Sassafras Street
361 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Sassafras Street
2
Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Madison Avenue
4
Continue on Mer Rouge Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mer Rouge Road
5
Turn right onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Grabault Road
6
Turn right onto Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
7
Continue on North Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Oak Street
8
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
9
Continue on North Oak Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North Oak Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Julia Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street
45 mi
·
52 min
·
South Julia Street
12
Continue on State Rte 15
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Rte 15
13
Continue on East Wallace Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wallace Boulevard
14
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
15
Keep slight right
525 ft
·
14 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
17
Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 110 South: Baton Rouge
18
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
19
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
21
Merge slight right
73 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
23
Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard South
24
Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
25
Turn left onto 46th Street
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
46th Street
26
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
27
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 137.8 miles from Bastrop, LA, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.8 miles or 2h 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 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bastrop, 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 Bastrop, LA
This is one driving day of about 275.5 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bastrop, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.8 mi from Bastrop, LA · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 137.8 miles from Bastrop, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metairie, LA
The final approach into Metairie, 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, 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
$42.12 one way
$84.23 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $46.20 | $92.39 |
| premium | $4.61 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.21 | $122.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.93 | $13.22 |
| Efficient EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.11 | $11.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.57 | $17.63 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Metairie on Monday
Local time
9:25 AM
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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bastrop, LA to Metairie, LA covers 275.5 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jefferson Avenue, East Madison Avenue, Mer Rouge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.8 miles from Bastrop, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bastrop, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bastrop, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Metairie, LA
More trips to Metairie, LA
Explore more options from Bastrop, LA or browse trips ending in Metairie, LA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse LA road trips.
Explore maps for Bastrop, LA or Metairie, LA on MapSof.net.