Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Batchelor, LA
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
123.4 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Batchelor, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Traveling from Metairie Terrace to Batchelor covers 123.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Since the entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, it is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day of travel. You can expect to spend approximately $19 on fuel, making this an affordable excursion for your schedule. With only one recommended stop needed, the route is manageable for most drivers without requiring an overnight stay. It is a practical, highway-focused drive that connects the urban corridor of the Southeast to your destination efficiently. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this trip is designed for simplicity and ease.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares including I-10, LA-1, and State Route 1. You will spend a significant portion of your journey on the interstate, specifically tackling a 74.7-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The character of the road shifts from the high-speed, multi-lane environment of the interstate to the more localized feel of the state routes as you approach Batchelor. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the drive, allowing you to cover the distance with relative ease. It is a functional route where the priority is steady progress rather than winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 74.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 123.4 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 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway
Turn right onto LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
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I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 74.7 mi | 1h 24m |
| LA 1 | 15.9 mi | 22m |
| State Route 1 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| False River Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Wye Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North Lobdell Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Hospital Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Batchelor, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
2
Continue on Civic Street
396 ft
·
18 sec
·
Civic Street
3
Turn right onto Waltham Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Waltham Street
4
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue North
5
Turn right onto LA 3152
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 10
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft
·
7 sec
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 1
14
Turn right onto LA 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wye Road
15
Continue on LA 1
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
False River Road
16
Turn left onto LA 1
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hospital Road
17
Turn left onto LA 1; LA 10
16 mi
·
22 min
·
LA 1; LA 10
18
Turn left onto LA 419
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 419
19
Arrive at destination
LA 419
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2 hour and 35 minute trip, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the interstate segments. Since you only have one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before transitioning from the high-speed I-10 to the state highways. Keep your $19 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before hitting the longer, more remote stretches of the route. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time to suit your personal preferences. Pay close attention to road signage when you exit the interstate, as navigating the transition onto LA-1 and State Route 1 will be your primary navigational challenge.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batchelor, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Metairie Terrace, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Terrace, LA
This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metairie Terrace, 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 I 10 for about 74.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.7 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.7 miles.
Arriving in Batchelor, LA
The final approach into Batchelor, 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 Batchelor, 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
$18.86 one way
$37.73 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| premium | $4.61 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Batchelor, LA
Afternoon in Batchelor on Sunday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
18 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
2h 35m 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 Terrace, LA to Batchelor, LA covers 123.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, LA 1, State Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 123.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Metairie Terrace, LA to Batchelor, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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