Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Monday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jean Lafitte, LA
Drive Time
42m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jean Lafitte, LA covers 24.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Westbank Expressway, Jean Lafitte Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 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
12.4 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jean Lafitte, LA covers 24.7 miles and takes about 42m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cypress Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Derbigny Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cypress Street
Turn right onto Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Derbigny Street
At end of road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
6.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orlean...
6
10.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Westbank Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
Towns Along This Route
Between Metairie Terrace, LA and Jean Lafitte, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Ames Boulevard East.
New Orleans
6.4 mi in
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~12m
Ames Boulevard East
10.1 mi in
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~17m
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via Westbank Expressway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Westbank Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Jean Lafitte Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Ames Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Airline Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nine Mile Point Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Jean Lafitte, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
5 sec
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Mayflower Drive
2
Turn right onto Cypress Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
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Cypress Street
3
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Division Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
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Derbigny Street
5
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Division Street
6
Turn right onto US 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airline Drive
7
Turn left onto LA 3152
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Clearview Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 90
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Huey P. Long Bridge
9
Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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West Nine Mile Point Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Nine Mile Point Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 90 BUS
28 ft
·
0 sec
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Westbank Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
13
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
14
Merge onto US 90 BUS
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Westbank Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Toward Ames Boulevard East, Frontage Road
16
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ames Boulevard
17
Turn left onto LA 45
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Barataria Boulevard
18
Turn right onto LA 3134
7.7 mi
·
11 min
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Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
19
At end of road, turn left onto LA 45
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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Jean Lafitte Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
LA 45
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 12.4 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 24.7 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jean Lafitte, 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 24.7 miles and 42m.
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 Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jean Lafitte, LA
The final approach into Jean Lafitte, 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 Jean Lafitte, 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
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Jean Lafitte, LA
Afternoon in Jean Lafitte on Monday
Local time
2:06 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
42m 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 Jean Lafitte, LA covers 24.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Westbank Expressway, Jean Lafitte Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $3.78 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 24.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Derbigny Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Metairie Terrace, LA and Jean Lafitte, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Ames Boulevard East.
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