Trip from Metairie, LA to Chauvin, LA

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 43m

10 AM

1h 34m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 35m

5 PM

1h 42m

8 PM

1h 25m

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

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Metairie, LA

Jesus Alfonso

Trip Overview

The drive from Metairie, LA to Chauvin, LA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 90, Highway 56, I 310 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.07 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32.9 miles from Metairie, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 65.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Highway 56. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 miles on US 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 21.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Highway 56. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 65.9 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 (46th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Causeway Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | 46th Street

Turn left onto 46th Street

Navigation decision point

0.9 mi into trip | ~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

9.2 mi into trip | ~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

43.3 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Metairie, LA to Chauvin, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.

Houma

9.2 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 90	21.5 mi	27m
Highway 56	11.1 mi	16m
I 310	10.9 mi	12m
I 10	7.2 mi	8m
LA 3087	5 mi	6m
LA 182	3.5 mi	4m
East Main Street	2.8 mi	4m
North Causeway Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 90 — 21.5 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Fagot Avenue

111 ft · 4 sec · Fagot Avenue

Continue on 47th Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 47th Street

At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

285 ft · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

Turn left onto 46th Street

47 ft · 4 sec · 46th Street

Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard

Take the exit

425 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 10

7.2 mi · 8 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 310

11 mi · 12 min · I 310

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward US 90 West: Houma

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

15 mi · 18 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 210 Toward LA 182: Houma

Keep slight left at fork

490 ft · 15 sec

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Turn left

204 ft · 5 sec

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Continue on LA 182

3.5 mi · 4 min · LA 182

Turn slight left onto LA 3087

5.0 mi · 6 min · LA 3087

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto LA 24

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

Continue on LA 56

11 mi · 16 min · Highway 56

Turn right onto Chauvin Street

99 ft · 3 sec · Chauvin Street

Arrive at destination

Chauvin Street

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 32.9 miles from Metairie, LA, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 65.9 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.9 miles or 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chauvin, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 65.9 miles and 1h 29m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 21.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Metairie, LA · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houma, LA

33 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

Houma, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chauvin, LA

The final approach into Chauvin, 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 Chauvin, 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

National Historical Park

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5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.07 one way

$20.15 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$11.05	$22.10
premium	$4.61	$11.96	$23.92
diesel	$5.64	$14.64	$29.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

24 DCFC

The Jung Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

New Orleans, LA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Rouses Market - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Matt Bowers Ford

Metairie, LA

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

FRT FAST CHARGE DRIVE 3

Metairie, LA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

FRT FAST CHARGE DRIVE 4

Metairie, LA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

FRT FAST CHARGE CSN-01695064

Metairie, LA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

FRT FAST CHARGE FRONT #2

Metairie, LA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.8	$6.92	$3.16
Efficient EV	16.5	$5.77	$2.64
EV Truck/SUV	26.4	$9.23	$4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Metairie, LA

Afternoon in Metairie on Monday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chauvin, LA

Afternoon in Chauvin on Monday

Local time

2:21 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

1h 29m 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 Chauvin, LA covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 90, Highway 56, 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 32.9 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 $10.07 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.

On the drive from Metairie, LA to Chauvin, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.

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