Origin
Destrehan, LA
Afternoon in Destrehan on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Destrehan, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from Destrehan, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hale Boggs Bridge, I 10, West Metairie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Hale Boggs Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 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
8.4 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 Terrace, LA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 25m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hale Boggs Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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
|
~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
14 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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 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 Terrace, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Clearview Parkway South.
New Orleans
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
Clearview Parkway South
14.2 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Boggs Bridge | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| I 10 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Amelia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hale Boggs Bridge
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Destrehan, LA and Metairie Terrace, 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
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
12
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
13
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
14
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Division Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
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 8.4 miles from Destrehan, LA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.8 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 16.8 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.4 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 Terrace, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Destrehan, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Destrehan, LA
This is one driving day of about 16.8 miles and 25m.
At 16.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Hale Boggs Bridge for about 5.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.4 mi from Destrehan, LA · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.4 miles from Destrehan, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metairie Terrace, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Metairie Terrace, 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
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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 Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
16 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
25m 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 Terrace, LA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hale Boggs Bridge, I 10, West Metairie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.54 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 13 decision points packed into just 16.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 Terrace, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Clearview Parkway South.
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