Origin
Gretna, LA
Afternoon in Gretna on Monday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gretna, LA
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Metairie Terrace, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 11 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.68 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
5.5 miles from Gretna, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
11th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Evergreen Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crescent City Connection | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
11th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on Richard Street
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
Richard Street
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
11th Street
3
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90 Business East
6
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
7
Continue on Crescent City Connection
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
8
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 61 North: Airline Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 61 North: Airline Drive
11
Continue on Airline Drive
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Airline Drive
12
Turn right onto Severn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Severn Avenue
13
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cypress Street
14
Turn right onto Mayflower Drive
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
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 5.5 miles from Gretna, LA, or about 11m into the drive.
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 11 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 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 19m
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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, LA
This is one driving day of about 11 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gretna, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Gretna, LA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Gretna, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| premium | $4.61 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Monday
Local time
3:19 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
16 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
22m 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 Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 11 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, Westbank Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Gretna, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.68 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 Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gretna, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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