Origin
Lutcher, LA
Afternoon in Lutcher on Saturday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lutcher, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lutcher, LA
Photography Maghradze PH
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from Lutcher, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 41.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10 East, Clearview Parkway, Clearview Parkway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Clearview Parkway | — | — |
| Clearview Parkway South | — | — |
| West Metairie Avenue | — | — |
| Division Street | — | — |
| Mayflower Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 10 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lutcher, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 10 East: New Orleans
5
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
36 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
7
Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
8
Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
9
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
10
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
11
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Division Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Lutcher, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Saturday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
41.7 mi in 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 10 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lutcher, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 47m 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 Lutcher, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lutcher, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie Terrace, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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