Origin
Metairie, LA
Afternoon in Metairie on Friday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Norco, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Norco, LA
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Trip Overview
This short, 20-mile drive from Metairie to Norco, Louisiana, is easily manageable in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-10 and Airline Highway, with a brief stint on I-310. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, reflecting the minimal distance. Given the short duration, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. This route is a straightforward hop within the Southeast region of Louisiana, connecting two nearby communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 46% of your journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on I-10, offering a period of consistent highway travel. While much of the drive involves efficient interstate or highway speeds, you'll also experience segments on local roads like Airline Highway. This blend means you'll get a taste of both faster travel and more typical road conditions as you make your way from Metairie to Norco.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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 right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
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
8
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
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2A-B
Toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Norco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward US 61 North: Norco
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 Norco, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Airline Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| I 310 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Apple Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Charles Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Norco, 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
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
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 10
Use the 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 310
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 2A-B
Toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward US 61 North: Norco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 61
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Airline Highway
15
Turn left onto LA 48
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Apple Street
16
Turn left onto 1st Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
17
Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
124 ft
·
5 sec
·
Saint Charles Street
18
Arrive at destination
Saint Charles Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Norco, LA
Afternoon in Norco on Friday
Local time
4:31 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
1 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
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 Norco, LA covers 19.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Airline Highway, I 310. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $2.70 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Metairie, LA to Norco, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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