Origin
Metairie, LA
Afternoon in Metairie on Friday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Ama, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie, LA
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Ama, LA
Natalia Olivera
Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie, LA to Ama, LA covers 15.6 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on LA 18, US 90, Jefferson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on LA 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 15.6 miles, with most of the trip on LA 18 and US 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on LA 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 18 and US 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.3 miles (49th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
49th Street
Turn right onto 49th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 90 / Jefferson Highway
Turn right onto US 90 / Jefferson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 90
Turn left onto US 90
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 18 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| US 90 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 49th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 18
— 9.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Ama, LA.
1
Start on Fagot Avenue
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
2
Continue on 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
4
Turn right onto 49th Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
49th Street
5
Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 90
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 90
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 90
8
Continue on LA 18
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
LA 18
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left
24 ft
·
1 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ama, LA
Afternoon in Ama on Friday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
16 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
28m 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 Ama, LA covers 15.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 18, US 90, Jefferson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 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 $2.36 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.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (49th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Metairie, LA to Ama, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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