Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

30.5 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 52m

8 PM

0h 43m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA covers 30.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Civic Street, Waltham Street, West Metairie Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.61 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

15.2 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 30.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Civic Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Civic Street	—	—
Waltham Street	—	—
West Metairie Avenue North	—	—
Clearview Parkway	—	—
I 10 West	—	—
I 310 South	—	—
US 90 West	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Civic Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Bayou Gauche, LA.

1

Start on Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive

2

Continue on Civic Street

397 ft · 19 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 Clearview Parkway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

6

Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 10 West: Baton Rouge

7

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

8

Merge slight left

5.6 mi · 7 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

10

Continue straight

11 mi · 12 min

11

Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

0.5 mi · 56 sec · US 90 West: Houma

12

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 4 min

13

Turn left

6.9 mi · 12 min

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 15.2 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 22m into the drive.

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 30.5 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.2 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayou Gauche, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Metairie Terrace, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Metairie Terrace, LA

This is one driving day of about 30.5 miles and 45m.

At 30.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.2 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Rose, LA

15 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

Boutte, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Rose, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bayou Gauche, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bayou Gauche, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.61 one way

$9.21 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$5.06	$10.11
premium	$4.56	$5.47	$10.95
diesel	$5.61	$6.73	$13.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.2	$3.20	$1.46
Efficient EV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22
EV Truck/SUV	12.2	$4.27	$1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Metairie Terrace, LA

Night in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday

Local time

10:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayou Gauche, LA

Night in Bayou Gauche on Wednesday

Local time

10:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

45m 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 Bayou Gauche, LA covers 30.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Civic Street, Waltham Street, West Metairie Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.61 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.

The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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