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Trip from Metairie, LA to Hahnville, LA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

22.2 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.

unincorporated suburban community and census-designated places in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metairie, LA

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Downtown Hahnville, LA, LA

Hahnville, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Metairie, LA to Hahnville, LA covers 22.2 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 47th Street, North Causeway Boulevard, 46th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 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

11.1 miles from Metairie, 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 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
47th Street 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 Metairie, LA to Hahnville, 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 Metairie, LA to Hahnville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
47th Street
North Causeway Boulevard
46th Street
I 10 East
I 10 West
I 310 South
LA 18
LA 18 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 47th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fagot Avenue

112 ft · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue
2

Continue on 47th Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 47th Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

285 ft · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
4

Turn left onto 46th Street

46 ft · 4 sec · 46th Street
5

Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

427 ft · 12 sec · I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 10 West: Baton Rouge
8

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Merge slight left

7.2 mi · 8 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
11

Continue straight

7.2 mi · 8 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling

0.8 mi · 1 min · LA 18: Hahnville, Luling
13

Keep slight left to continue on LA 18 West: Hahnville

203 ft · 5 sec · LA 18 West: Hahnville
14

Turn left onto River Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
15

Turn left onto Shaw Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Shaw Street
16

Turn right onto Pine Street

138 ft · 6 sec · Pine Street
17

Turn right

144 ft · 10 sec
18

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 11.1 miles from Metairie, 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 22 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.1 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 Hahnville, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Metairie, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Metairie, LA

This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 33m.

At 22.2 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 11.1 mi from Metairie, LA · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Boutte, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kenner, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hahnville, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hahnville, 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

$3.35 one way

$6.71 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $3.68 $7.36
premium $4.56 $3.98 $7.97
diesel $5.61 $4.90 $9.80

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: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.07
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
EV Truck/SUV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Metairie, LA

Afternoon in Metairie on Wednesday

Local time

4:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hahnville, LA

Afternoon in Hahnville on Wednesday

Local time

4:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

15 degrees warmer 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 Metairie, LA to Hahnville, LA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 47th Street, North Causeway Boulevard, 46th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 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 $3.35 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 Metairie, LA to Hahnville, 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 Metairie, LA to Hahnville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Metairie, LA to Hahnville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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