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Trip from Campti, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Drive Time

5h 7m

Distance

265.8 mi

428 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 54m ★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
5h 0m

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

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Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Campti, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 265.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 49, I 10, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.63 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

132.9 miles from Campti, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 265.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and I 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 118 miles on I 49.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 118 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near LA 480; LA 486 / Eden Borne Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 265.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (LA 480; LA 486 / Eden Borne Street): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 134.9 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 480; LA 486 / Eden Borne Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 480; LA 486 / Eden Borne Street

Navigation decision point

7
16 mi into trip | ~25m in

Turn left toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
134.9 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
263 mi into trip | ~5h 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
8
263.1 mi into trip | ~5h 1m 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...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Campti, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

134.3 mi in | ~2h 25m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 49 118 mi 1h 59m
I 10 74.7 mi 1h 25m
US 190 49.5 mi 1h 3m
LA 486 5.1 mi 9m
LA 415 Spur 3.6 mi 5m
University Parkway 3.5 mi 5m
LA 6 3.3 mi 5m
Highway 3110 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 49 — 118 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 486

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Mill Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto LA 480; LA 486

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Eden Borne Street
3

Continue on LA 480; LA 486

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Edenborn Street
4

Turn right onto LA 480; LA 486

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Railroad Street
5

Continue on LA 486

5.1 mi · 9 min · LA 486
6

Turn right onto LA 6

3.3 mi · 5 min · LA 6
7

Turn right onto LA 6

1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
8

At end of road, turn left onto LA 1; LA 6

2.0 mi · 2 min · Highway 3110
9

Turn right onto LA 6

3.5 mi · 5 min · University Parkway
10

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto I 49

118 mi · 1 hr 59 min · I 49
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
13

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
14

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur
16

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
17

Merge onto I 10

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto LA 3152

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
21

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

253 ft · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
22

Continue on West Metairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
23

Turn right onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Division Street
24

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Mayflower Drive
25

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 132.9 miles from Campti, LA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132.9 miles or 2h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie Terrace, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Campti, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 Campti, LA

This is one driving day of about 265.8 miles and 5h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Campti, 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 49 for about 118 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.9 mi from Campti, LA · 2h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

133 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.9 miles from Campti, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 27.5
View on nps.gov
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

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 265.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.63 one way

$81.27 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $44.57 $89.14
premium $4.61 $48.24 $96.48
diesel $5.64 $59.05 $118.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.7 0 $27.91 $12.76
Efficient EV 66.5 0 $23.26 $10.63
EV Truck/SUV 106.3 1 $37.21 $17.01

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Campti, LA

Afternoon in Campti on Monday

Local time

1:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Monday

Local time

1:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

133 mi in

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

20 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

5h 7m 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 Campti, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 265.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, I 10, US 190. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.9 miles from Campti, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.63 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 265.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (LA 480; LA 486 / Eden Borne Street): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 134.9 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Campti, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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