Origin
Grambling, LA
Afternoon in Grambling on Tuesday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grambling, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 46m
Distance
296.2 mi
477 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 13m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 53m
3 PM
5h 57m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grambling, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from Grambling, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 296.2 miles and takes about 5h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.73 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
148.1 miles from Grambling, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 46m highway drive covering 296.2 miles, with most of the trip on Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seargent Prentiss Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 296.2 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 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
57.5 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
6
222 mi into trip
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~4h 19m in
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I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
293.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 39m 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
293.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m 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.
On the drive from Grambling, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
57.5 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | 79.3 mi | 1h 34m |
| US 425 | 76.2 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 10 | 70.8 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 20 | 56.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Seargent Prentiss Drive
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grambling, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 149
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rwe Jones Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
7
Turn right onto US 425
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
US 425
8
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
9
Merge onto US 61
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
11
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 110
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
18
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
19
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
20
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Division Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
22
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 148.1 miles from Grambling, LA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 148.1 miles or 2h 50m 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 42m
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 Grambling, 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 Grambling, LA
This is one driving day of about 296.2 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grambling, 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.1 mi from Grambling, LA · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.1 miles from Grambling, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.73 one way
$89.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $49.11 | $98.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $53.16 | $106.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.40 | $130.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.10 | $14.22 |
| Efficient EV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.92 | $11.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.5 | 1 | $41.47 | $18.96 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Tuesday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph
0% chance
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
5h 46m 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 Grambling, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 296.2 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 425, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.1 miles from Grambling, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.73 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 16 significant decision points across 296.2 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 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Grambling, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
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