Trip from Broussard, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

146.3 mi

235 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 13m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 19m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 6m

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

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suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Broussard, LA

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Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Broussard, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 146.3 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, US 190, US 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.09 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.2 miles from Broussard, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	74.7 mi	1h 25m
US 190	33.7 mi	44m
US 71	16.7 mi	24m
State Route 107	7.3 mi	12m
La 361	6.9 mi	12m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
West Metairie Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
Clearview Parkway	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 74.7 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Barron Road

395 ft · 17 sec · Barron Road

Turn right onto LA 107

4.0 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

At end of road, turn right onto LA 107

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 361

6.9 mi · 12 min · LA 361

At end of road, turn left onto US 71

17 mi · 24 min · US 71

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto US 190

34 mi · 44 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto LA 3152

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

253 ft · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

Continue on West Metairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

Turn right onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Division Street

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Mayflower Drive

Arrive at destination

Mayflower Drive

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 73.2 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 32 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.2 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

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 Broussard, 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 Broussard, LA

This is one driving day of about 146.3 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Broussard, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 74.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Allen, LA

73 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

Lafayette, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Broussard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.2 mi

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Metairie, Louisiana

1.7 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 83.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12254781690

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 94.1

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 146.3

Metairie, Louisiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253895520

Sing the River Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.2

Baton Rouge, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 143.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | LA 107 / State Route 107

At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / State Route 107

Navigation decision point

14.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 71

At end of road, turn left onto US 71

Navigation decision point

31.2 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

143.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m 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

143.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.09 one way

$44.19 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$24.25	$48.51
premium	$4.56	$26.26	$52.52
diesel	$5.61	$32.30	$64.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.9	$15.36	$7.02
Efficient EV	36.6	$12.80	$5.85
EV Truck/SUV	58.5	$20.48	$9.36

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Broussard, LA

Afternoon in Broussard on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Saturday

Local time

1:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 12m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 146.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

146.3 mi in 3h 12m, mostly highway — 74.7 mi of that is on I 10.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 74.7 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 190. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near LA 107 / State Route 107.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 146.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.7 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Metairie Terrace, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Metairie Terrace, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Broussard, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Bullfish Bistro

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

Giorlando's Restaurant

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

SUNNY SIDE UP RESTAURANT

Brigtsen's Restaurant

Fausto's Bistro

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Green Park Park & Charge

Tesla Supercharger

XCharge Charging Station

Knock Knock Children's Museum

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Capitol Park Museum

North Boulevard Town Square

Sing the River Sculpture

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Broussard, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 12m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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