Origin
Metairie, LA
Afternoon in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
144.2 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Photo: Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Traveling from Metairie to Abbeville covers 144.2 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway between these two Southeast Louisiana locations. You will primarily navigate via I-310, US 90, and LA 14 to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, this is a budget-friendly route that stays within the same region. It is a straightforward drive that does not require an overnight split, giving you the flexibility to head back or stay as your schedule permits.
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
72.1 miles from Metairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 96% of this journey is spent on major roads. Your time behind the wheel will be dominated by a significant 104.5-mile stretch along US 90, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The transition from the interstate onto LA 14 offers a change in pace as you move toward the destination. While the route is efficient, you should be prepared for the steady, consistent flow of highway driving that defines this path. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, local backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 104.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 144.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
9.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
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 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 104.5 mi | 1h 57m |
| LA 14 | 15.8 mi | 23m |
| I 310 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Charity Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Charles Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 104.5 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Abbeville, LA.
1
Start on Fagot Avenue
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
2
Continue on 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
47th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto 46th Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
46th Street
5
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the none lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
13
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 90
98 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward LA 14
18
Turn left onto LA 14
16 mi
·
23 min
·
LA 14
19
Continue on LA 14 Bus
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charity Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto LA 82; LA 14 Business
296 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
21
Arrive at destination
LA 82
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, plan for a single stop to stretch your legs and manage your fuel, which should cost you roughly $22 for the total distance. Leaving in the morning allows you to maximize your time in Abbeville while avoiding potential traffic congestion near the metropolitan start point. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on US 90, so monitor your speed as you transition between the highway and local road segments. The simplicity of this 144.2-mile route provides great flexibility, so do not feel pressured to rush through the drive if you prefer to take a leisurely pace. Make sure to double-check your tire pressure before departing to ensure a smooth ride along those long, uninterrupted highway stretches.
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 72.1 miles from Metairie, LA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Metairie, 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 Metairie, LA
This is one driving day of about 144.2 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metairie, 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 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.1 mi from Metairie, LA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 72.1 miles from Metairie, 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 104.5 miles.
Arriving in Abbeville, LA
The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, 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
$22.04 one way
$44.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| premium | $4.61 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.14 | $6.92 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.62 | $5.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.19 | $9.23 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Abbeville, LA
Afternoon in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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 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 54m 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 Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 144.2 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, LA 14, 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 72.1 miles from Metairie, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.04 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 144.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
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