Trip from Metairie, LA to West Monroe, LA

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

263.6 mi

424 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 57m ★

6 AM

5h 11m

8 AM

5h 38m

10 AM

5h 20m

12 PM

5h 17m

3 PM

5h 21m

5 PM

5h 36m

8 PM

5h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Metairie, LA

Jesus Alfonso

West Monroe, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Metairie, LA to West Monroe, LA covers 263.6 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Samuels Road, I 10, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

131.8 miles from Metairie, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Metairie, LA to West Monroe, LA covers 263.6 miles and takes about 5h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Samuels Road is the longest continuous segment at about 75.7 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 263.6 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 74.4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Causeway Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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

74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8C Toward US 61 North: Natchez

261.7 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 34 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward LA 34 North

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Metairie, LA to West Monroe, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

Airport

74.4 mi in | ~1h 27m | via I 110

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Samuels Road	75.7 mi	1h 28m
I 10	72.3 mi	1h 22m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North	63.2 mi	1h 12m
I 20	22 mi	24m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge	10.6 mi	12m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	6.2 mi	8m
Scenic Highway	3.8 mi	5m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway	2.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Samuels Road — 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Fagot Avenue

111 ft · 4 sec · Fagot Avenue

Continue on 47th Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 47th Street

At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

285 ft · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

Turn left onto 46th Street

47 ft · 4 sec · 46th Street

Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard

Take the exit

425 ft · 12 sec

Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 10

72 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110

6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 110

2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 8C Toward US 61 North: Natchez Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 61

3.8 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

Continue on US 61

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Samuels Road

Turn left

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Continue on US 84; US 425

2.4 mi · 2 min · John R Junkin Drive

Continue on US 84; US 425

11 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

Continue on US 425; LA 15

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

22 mi · 24 min · I 20

Take the exit

373 ft · 9 sec

Toward LA 34

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward LA 34 North

Continue on LA 34

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Mill Street

Turn left onto LA 143

1.6 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

Arrive at destination

LA 143

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 131.8 miles from Metairie, LA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Monroe, 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.

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 263.6 miles and 5h 10m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131.8 mi from Metairie, LA · 2h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

132 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

Maryland, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.

Arriving in West Monroe, LA

The final approach into West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, 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

$40.30 one way

$80.60 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$44.20	$88.40
premium	$4.61	$47.84	$95.68
diesel	$5.64	$58.56	$117.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.1	0	$27.68	$12.65
Efficient EV	65.9	0	$23.07	$10.54
EV Truck/SUV	105.4	1	$36.90	$16.87

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Metairie, LA

Afternoon in Metairie on Monday

Local time

2:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Monroe, LA

Afternoon in West Monroe on Monday

Local time

2:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

17 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

5h 10m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 West Monroe, LA covers 263.6 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Samuels Road, I 10, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131.8 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 $40.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Metairie, LA to West Monroe, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

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Trip from Metairie, LA to West Monroe, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in West Monroe, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Metairie, LA

West Monroe, LA

Same local time

17 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 10m on the road

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