Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jonesboro, LA
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
268.1 mi
431 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
Traveling from Metairie Terrace to Jonesboro covers 268.1 miles through the Southeast region of Louisiana. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 18 minutes behind the wheel for this journey, which is best tackled as a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $36, it is a manageable drive for those looking to cross the state. Since the route consists entirely of local roads without any highway stretches, you should plan for a steady pace rather than a quick interstate sprint. This trip is straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about an overnight split, provided you are comfortable with a full day of driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. You will navigate via Civic Street, Waltham Street, and West Metairie Avenue North, as this route contains 0% highway driving. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—Civic Street offers no significant straightaways—you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the local road conditions. This lack of high-speed infrastructure means the drive feels more like a winding trek through the heart of the state than a typical commuter dash. It is a technical route that requires you to stay alert through every turn.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jonesboro, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waltham Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Metairie Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clearview Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 415 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lobdell Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Civic Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Jonesboro, 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
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
9
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
11
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
12
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
13
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
15
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
65 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
72 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
18
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on Chatham Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chatham Highway
20
Turn right onto Allen Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Allen Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, as the winding nature of these local roads can make nighttime navigation more challenging. Since you are limited to one stop for the entire 268.1-mile trip, choose your break location carefully to refuel and stretch your legs effectively. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $36 estimate assumes consistent driving and does not account for heavy idling or detours. Because this route relies exclusively on local streets, be prepared for varying speed limits and intersections that will naturally pace your journey. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't hesitate to pull over for a quick rest if the constant turning becomes fatiguing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 2h 39m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, 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 268.1 miles and 5h 18m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 134 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jonesboro, LA
The final approach into Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, 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
$40.99 one way
$81.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $44.95 | $89.91 |
| premium | $4.61 | $48.66 | $97.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.56 | $119.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.4 | 0 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
| Efficient EV | 67 | 0 | $23.46 | $10.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.2 | 1 | $37.53 | $17.16 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Jonesboro, LA
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
134 mi in
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
20 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
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Jonesboro, LA covers 268.1 miles and takes about 5h 18m 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 134 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 $40.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jonesboro, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jonesboro, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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