Origin
Belle Chasse, LA
Evening in Belle Chasse on Wednesday
Local time
6:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belle Chasse, LA to Metairie, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belle Chasse, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belle Chasse, LA to Metairie, LA covers 15.9 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 Pontchartrain Expressway, LA 23, Airline Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.40 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8 miles from Belle Chasse, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Belle Chasse, LA to Metairie, LA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pontchartrain Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near LA 428 / Behrman Place.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (LA 428 / Behrman Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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LA 428 / Behrman Place
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 428 / Behrman Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
At end of road, turn left onto LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive
Navigation decision point
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Car...
7
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Fagot Avenue
Turn left onto Fagot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| LA 23 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Airline Drive | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Behrman Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| General de Gaulle Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Westbank Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Behrman Place | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pontchartrain Expressway
— 2.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Chasse, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Hunt Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hunt Street
2
Turn left onto LA 23
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 23
3
Turn right onto LA 428
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Behrman Highway
4
Turn straight onto LA 428
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Behrman Place
5
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 428
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Behrman Place
6
At end of road, turn left onto LA 428
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
General de Gaulle Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
8
Merge onto US 90 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Westbank Expressway
9
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
10
Continue on US 90 BUS
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on US 61
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Airline Drive
14
Take the exit
269 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn right onto North Labarre Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Labarre Road
16
Continue on Labarre Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Labarre Drive
17
Turn left onto Fagot Avenue
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
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 8 miles from Belle Chasse, LA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.9 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 15.9 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Belle Chasse, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belle Chasse, LA
This is one driving day of about 15.9 miles and 27m.
At 15.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Pontchartrain Expressway for about 2.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8 mi from Belle Chasse, LA · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8 miles from Belle Chasse, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metairie, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Metairie, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Evening in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
6:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
0% chance
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
1 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
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belle Chasse, LA to Metairie, LA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pontchartrain Expressway, LA 23, Airline Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Belle Chasse, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.40 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (LA 428 / Behrman Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles (LA 428 / General de Gaulle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Belle Chasse, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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