Origin
Franklinton, LA
Afternoon in Franklinton on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklinton, LA to Metairie, LA
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklinton, LA
Alexander Isreb
Metairie, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Franklinton, LA to Metairie, LA covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Causeway Boulevard, Highway 25, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 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
31.9 miles from Franklinton, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 63.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Causeway Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
175 ft
121 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
64 ft
Highest Point
175 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
53 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 10th Avenue.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Franklinton, LA to Metairie, LA is easy. At 1h 30m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 37 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
37 mi into trip
|
~55m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
7
37.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| Highway 25 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| Washington Street | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Collins Boulevard | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Greenlaw Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinton, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Greenlaw Street
86 ft
·
10 sec
·
Greenlaw Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
10th Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 10
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on LA 25
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Highway 25
5
Continue on US 190
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Collins Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
7
At end of road, turn left
283 ft
·
22 sec
8
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
26 mi
·
33 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
10
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
12
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 31.9 miles from Franklinton, LA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 63.7 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Franklinton, 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 Franklinton, LA
This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklinton, 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 North Causeway Boulevard for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Franklinton, LA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Franklinton, 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
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.61 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
21 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
1h 30m 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 Franklinton, LA to Metairie, LA covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Causeway Boulevard, Highway 25, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Franklinton, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 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.
The drive from Franklinton, LA to Metairie, LA is easy. At 1h 30m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 37 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Franklinton, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 121 ft to 175 ft elevation with about 30 ft of total climbing.
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