Origin
Kaplan, LA
Afternoon in Kaplan on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaplan, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
152.9 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaplan, LA
Perry Z
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from Kaplan, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 152.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Veterans Memorial Drive, I 310 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.37 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Kaplan, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 152.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Veterans Memorial Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 105 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 105 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Veterans Memorial Drive. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27.4 miles in near US 90.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.4 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
27.4 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
132.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
143.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m 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
150.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
150.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 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 Kaplan, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
132.4 mi in
|
~2h 39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 105 mi | 1h 58m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 13.1 mi | 19m |
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| LA 14 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| I 10 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| West Summers Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Charity Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 105 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaplan, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on LA 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East 1st Street
2
Continue on LA 14
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
3
Continue on LA 14
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Summers Drive
4
Continue on LA 14
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on LA 14
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Charity Street
6
Continue on LA 14
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Continue on LA 14
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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East Conrad Street
8
Continue on LA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veteran Memorial Drive
10
Turn straight onto LA 14
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
11
Continue on LA 14
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
LA 14
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge onto US 90
105 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
15
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
17
Merge onto I 10
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
21
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
22
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
23
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Division Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
25
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 76.5 miles from Kaplan, LA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
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 Kaplan, 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.
+
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 Kaplan, LA
This is one driving day of about 152.9 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kaplan, 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 US 90 for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.5 mi from Kaplan, LA · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 76.5 miles from Kaplan, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.37 one way
$46.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| premium | $4.61 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.05 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:52 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
17 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
3h 7m 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 Kaplan, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 152.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Veterans Memorial Drive, I 310. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.5 miles from Kaplan, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.37 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.4 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Kaplan, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
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