Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Morning in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Chauvin, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Chauvin, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Chauvin, LA covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Highway 56, I 310 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.88 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
32.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 65.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Highway 56. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Highway 56. 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 65.4 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 3.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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~3m in
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LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway
Turn right onto LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip
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~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
5
20.6 mi into trip
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~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 90 West: Houma
6
42.8 mi into trip
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~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 182 West: 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 Terrace, LA to Chauvin, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
8.7 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| Highway 56 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| I 310 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| LA 3087 | 5 mi | 6m |
| LA 182 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Chauvin, 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 straight / right lanes.
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
8
Merge onto I 10
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
12
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 90
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
17
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft
·
15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
18
Turn left
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
19
Continue on LA 182
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 182
20
Turn slight left onto LA 3087
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 3087
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto LA 24
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
22
Continue on LA 56
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 56
23
Turn right onto Chauvin Street
99 ft
·
3 sec
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Chauvin Street
24
Arrive at destination
Chauvin Street
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 32.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 65.4 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 44m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chauvin, 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.
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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 65.4 miles and 1h 29m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 21.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chauvin, LA
The final approach into Chauvin, 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 Chauvin, 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
$9.88 one way
$19.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Chauvin, LA
Morning in Chauvin on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
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
1h 29m 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 Chauvin, LA covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Highway 56, 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 32.7 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 $9.88 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 65.4 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 3.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Chauvin, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
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