Origin
Kinder, LA
Evening in Kinder on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinder, LA to Metairie, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
178.8 mi
288 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinder, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Metairie, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 178.8-mile drive from Kinder, Louisiana, to Metairie, Louisiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking an estimated 3 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-10, with some time on West Vine Street and the Basile Eunice Highway. Given the relatively short duration and the Southeast region's consistent landscape, this route is straightforward. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $27. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two Louisiana locations, offering a direct path without significant detours.
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
89.4 miles from Kinder, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
The road character for this 178.8-mile trip is a mixed drive, with 45% of it being highway. Expect about 76.5 miles on I-10, which provides a consistent, faster pace for a significant portion of your journey. The Basile Eunice Highway and West Vine Street will offer a different driving experience, likely with lower speed limits and more local traffic. This blend means you'll transition between open highway cruising and more community-oriented roads, so be prepared for varied conditions as you travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 100.9 miles in near I 10.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 178.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 100.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
100.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
177.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
177.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
5
178.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
178.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 76.5 mi | 1h 27m |
| West Vine Street | 51.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| Basile Eunice Highway | 27.8 mi | 31m |
| 3rd Avenue | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| West Landry Street | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 76.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinder, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on US 190
13 mi
·
14 min
·
3rd Avenue
2
Continue on US 190
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Basile Eunice Highway
3
Continue on US 190
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Landry Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 190
52 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
West Vine Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
7
Merge onto I 10
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
12
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
14
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just under 3.5 hours, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave Kinder in the morning to make the most of your day upon arrival in Metairie. You'll encounter one main stretch of 76.5 miles on I-10, so plan for a potential fuel stop before embarking on that longer segment if needed. Given the relatively short distance, you can afford to be spontaneous with any brief stops along the way, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer highway portion.
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 89.4 miles from Kinder, LA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 55m
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 Kinder, 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 Kinder, LA
This is one driving day of about 178.8 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Kinder, 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 I 10 for about 76.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.4 mi from Kinder, LA · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.4 miles from Kinder, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.5 miles.
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
$27.00 one way
$54.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
| Efficient EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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, LA
Evening in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
89 mi in
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
6 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 34m 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 Kinder, LA to Metairie, LA covers 178.8 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Vine Street, Basile Eunice Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.4 miles from Kinder, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.00 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 178.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 100.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kinder, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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