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Trip from Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

17.3 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

Downtown Meraux, LA, LA

Meraux, LA

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Judge Perez Drive, North Claiborne Avenue, I 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.61 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

8.7 miles from Meraux, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 17.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Judge Perez Drive 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 Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 33m 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 Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Judge Perez Drive
North Claiborne Avenue
I 10 West
US 61
US 61 North
Airline Drive
Severn Avenue
Cypress Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Judge Perez Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Judge Perez Drive

407 ft · 16 sec · East Judge Perez Drive
2

Continue on East Judge Perez Drive

6.2 mi · 13 min · East Judge Perez Drive
3

Continue on North Claiborne Avenue

3.5 mi · 7 min · North Claiborne Avenue
4

Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: New Orleans

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 10 West: New Orleans
5

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min
6

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
7

Keep slight left to continue on US 61 North: Airline Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 61 North: Airline Drive
8

Continue on Airline Drive

2.9 mi · 5 min · Airline Drive
9

Turn right onto Severn Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Severn Avenue
10

Turn left onto Cypress Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Cypress Street
11

Turn right onto Mayflower Drive

72 ft · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive
12

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 8.7 miles from Meraux, LA, or about 16m 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 17 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.7 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Meraux, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Meraux, LA

This is one driving day of about 17.3 miles and 33m.

At 17.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.7 mi from Meraux, LA · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Metairie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chalmette, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Meraux, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Metairie Terrace, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Metairie Terrace, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.61 one way

$5.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.87 $5.74
premium $4.56 $3.11 $6.21
diesel $5.61 $3.82 $7.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Meraux, LA

Night in Meraux on Wednesday

Local time

9:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Night in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday

Local time

9:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

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

33m 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 Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Judge Perez Drive, North Claiborne Avenue, I 10 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Meraux, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.61 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 Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 33m 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 Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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