Origin
Metairie, LA
Night in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Thibodaux, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Thibodaux, LA
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Trip Overview
This 54.3-mile drive from Metairie, LA, to Thibodaux, LA, is an easy 1 hour and 16-minute journey, making it a perfect day trip. With 93% of the route on highways, you'll be covering ground efficiently. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate US 90 and Highway 1, with a brief stint on I-310. Given the short duration and focus on main roads, there's no need to split this trip into multiple days. This route keeps you within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between these two points.
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
27.2 miles from Metairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 54.3 miles spent on main roads like US 90 and Highway 1, plus a segment of I-310. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.6 miles on US 90, allowing for consistent progress. This profile suggests a driving experience geared towards reaching your destination efficiently rather than winding scenic byways. The character of the road is likely to be consistent, facilitating a smooth and predictable journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Highway 1. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 19 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
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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46th Street
Turn left onto 46th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
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 Thibodaux, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Highway 1 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| I 310 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| LA 182 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| LA 308 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 13.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Thibodaux, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
13
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 90
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto LA 182
412 ft
·
11 sec
·
LA 182
Toward LA 182
18
At end of road, turn left onto LA 182
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 182
Toward LA 182
19
Turn right onto LA 308
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
LA 308
20
Turn left
313 ft
·
22 sec
21
Turn right onto LA 1
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
22
Turn right onto LA 648
428 ft
·
12 sec
·
Percy Brown Road
23
Turn left onto LA 308
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 308
24
Turn left onto LA 20
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint Patrick Bridge
25
Continue on LA 1; LA 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Street
26
Turn right onto LA 1
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
27
Arrive at destination
LA 1
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over an hour, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart Metairie in the morning and arrive in Thibodaux with ample time for exploration. Since it's a short drive, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic. There are no specific recommended stops built into this route data, so you can decide on any breaks as you go. Pay attention to signage for US 90 and Highway 1 as you transition between them to ensure you stay on track. The $8 fuel cost means you likely won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops.
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 27.2 miles from Metairie, LA, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.6 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 12 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.2 miles or 37m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thibodaux, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Metairie, LA
This is one driving day of about 54.3 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Metairie, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 13.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Metairie, LA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thibodaux, LA
The final approach into Thibodaux, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.20 one way
$16.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Thibodaux, LA
Night in Thibodaux on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
13 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
1h 16m 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 Thibodaux, LA covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Highway 1, 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 27.2 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 $8.20 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 54.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 Thibodaux, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
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