Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Gardere, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 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 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Gardere, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Gardere, LA covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, State Route 30, East Highway 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.36 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
34.3 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 68.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and State Route 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.5 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 48.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and State Route 30. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Waltham Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Waltham Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Waltham Street
Turn right onto Waltham Street
Navigation decision point
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.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
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
51.6 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 177
Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
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 Gardere, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gonzales along the way.
Gonzales
51.6 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 48.5 mi | 55m |
| State Route 30 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East Highway 30 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Nicholson Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Nicholson Extended | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 48.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Gardere, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
2
Continue on Civic Street
396 ft
·
18 sec
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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
48 mi
·
55 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 177
Toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto LA 30
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 30
11
Enter roundabout onto LA 30
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 30
12
Continue on LA 30
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 30
13
Continue on LA 30
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Highway 30
14
Continue on LA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Extended
15
Continue on LA 30
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholson Drive
16
Turn right onto LA 327 Spur
65 ft
·
1 sec
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Gardere Lane
17
Arrive at destination
LA 327 Spur
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 34.3 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.5 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 68.6 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gardere, 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 68.6 miles and 1h 26m.
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 I 10 for about 48.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gardere, LA
The final approach into Gardere, 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 Gardere, 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
$10.36 one way
$20.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
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: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Gardere, LA
Late night in Gardere on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 AM
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
1h 26m 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 Gardere, LA covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, State Route 30, East Highway 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 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 $10.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Waltham Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Gardere, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Gonzales along the way.
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