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Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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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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Timberlane, LA
Yaroslav Shuraev
The drive from Metairie, LA to Timberlane, LA covers 15.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pontchartrain Expressway, Westbank Expressway, Belle Chasse Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.33 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
7.7 miles from Metairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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This is a 24m highway drive covering 15.4 miles, with most of the trip on Pontchartrain Expressway and Westbank Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontchartrain Expressway and Westbank Expressway. 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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 15.4 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / Pontchartrain Expressway toward New Orleans, Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Metairie, LA and Timberlane, LA, road signs point toward Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Business District.
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Business District
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Belle Chasse Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 10 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wall Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Timberlane, LA.
Start on Fagot Avenue
Continue on 47th Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Turn left onto 46th Street
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 BUS
Continue on US 90 BUS
Continue on US 90 BUS
Take the exit
Turn straight onto LA 23
Turn left onto LA 23
Continue on LA 23
Turn right onto Wall Boulevard
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 15.4 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Timberlane, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 15.4 miles and 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Metairie, LA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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.
A short stop after about 15.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Timberlane, 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 Timberlane, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Timberlane on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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