Origin
Destrehan, LA
Afternoon in Destrehan on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Destrehan, LA to Metairie, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Destrehan, LA to Metairie, LA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Hale Boggs Bridge, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 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
8.6 miles from Destrehan, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Destrehan, LA to Metairie, LA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 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 early in the drive near Amelia Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 17.1 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: near the start (Amelia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Amelia Street
Turn right onto Amelia Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 310 North: New Orleans
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Destrehan, LA and Metairie, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard South.
New Orleans
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
Mandeville
15.8 mi in
|
~20m
Causeway Boulevard South
15.9 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Hale Boggs Bridge | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Amelia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Amie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 7.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Destrehan, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Amie Street
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Amie Street
2
Turn right onto Amelia Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Amelia Street
3
Turn right onto LA 48
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
4
Take the ramp
477 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 310
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hale Boggs Bridge
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
12
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
13
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
14
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
15
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 8.6 miles from Destrehan, LA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 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 17.1 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.6 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Destrehan, 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 Destrehan, LA
This is one driving day of about 17.1 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Destrehan, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 7.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.6 mi from Destrehan, LA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Destrehan, 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
$2.58 one way
$5.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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
Afternoon in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
15 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
24m 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 Destrehan, LA to Metairie, LA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Hale Boggs Bridge, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Destrehan, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 17.1 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: near the start (Amelia Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Destrehan, LA and Metairie, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard South.
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