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Trip from Lawtell, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

138.4 mi

223 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Lawtell, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, West Vine Street, West Landry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.16 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

69.2 miles from Lawtell, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lawtell, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 74.7 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Stokes Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Stokes Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Stokes Street

Turn left onto Stokes Street

Navigation decision point

5
60.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
135.6 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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
135.7 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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...
5
138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | Mayflower Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 74.7 mi 1h 25m
West Vine Street 51.7 mi 1h 6m
West Landry Street 4.4 mi 4m
LA 415 Spur 3.6 mi 5m
West Metairie Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Clearview Parkway 1 mi 2m
Prejean Highway 0.7 mi <1m
Mayflower Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 74.7 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawtell, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.

1

Start on Lawler Highway

440 ft · 11 sec · Lawler Highway
2

Turn left onto Stokes Street

341 ft · 11 sec · Stokes Street
3

Turn left onto Prejean Highway

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Prejean Highway
4

Continue on West Landry Street

4.4 mi · 4 min · West Landry Street
5

Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

52 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street
6

Keep slight right

3.6 mi · 5 min
7

Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 10 East: Baton Rouge
8

Merge slight left

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
10

Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
11

Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
12

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

253 ft · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
13

Continue on West Metairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
14

Turn right onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Division Street
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive
16

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Lawtell, LA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 18m

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 Lawtell, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Lawtell, LA

This is one driving day of about 138.4 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawtell, 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 74.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.2 mi from Lawtell, LA · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

69 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Lawtell, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.7 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 138.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.16 one way

$42.32 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $23.21 $46.41
premium $4.61 $25.12 $50.24
diesel $5.64 $30.75 $61.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.53 $6.64
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.54
EV Truck/SUV 55.4 0 $19.38 $8.86

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lawtell, LA

Late night in Lawtell on Monday

Local time

4:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Late night in Metairie Terrace on Monday

Local time

4:29 AM

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 49m 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 Lawtell, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Vine Street, West Landry Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.2 miles from Lawtell, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.16 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.
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 138.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Stokes Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lawtell, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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