Origin
Metairie, LA
Morning in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Gardere, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Gardere, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie, LA to Gardere, LA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, State Route 30, East Highway 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.44 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
34.6 miles from Metairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and State Route 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 50 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 50 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and State Route 30. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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46th Street
Turn left onto 46th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton...
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
8
52.1 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 177
Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Metairie, LA to Gardere, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gonzales along the way.
Gonzales
52.1 mi in
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~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 50 mi | 56m |
| State Route 30 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Highway 30 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Nicholson Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Nicholson Extended | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 50 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Gardere, LA.
1
Start on Fagot Avenue
111 ft
·
4 sec
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Fagot Avenue
2
Continue on 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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47th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
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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
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
9
Merge onto I 10
50 mi
·
56 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 177
Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto LA 30
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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State Route 30
12
Enter roundabout onto LA 30
120 ft
·
2 sec
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State Route 30
13
Continue on LA 30
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 30
14
Continue on LA 30
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Highway 30
15
Continue on LA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Extended
16
Continue on LA 30
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholson Drive
17
Turn right onto LA 327 Spur
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gardere Lane
18
Arrive at destination
LA 327 Spur
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 34.6 miles from Metairie, LA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50 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 69.1 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gardere, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 69.1 miles and 1h 26m.
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 I 10 for about 50 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Metairie, LA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gardere, LA
The final approach into Gardere, 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 Gardere, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
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: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Gardere, LA
Morning in Gardere on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
18 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 26m 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 Gardere, LA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, State Route 30, East Highway 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 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 $10.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Metairie, LA to Gardere, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gonzales along the way.
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