Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Monday
Local time
4:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Saint Martinville, LA
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
131.4 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Saint Martinville, LA
TBD Traveller
Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Saint Martinville, LA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Nursery Highway, Main Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.09 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 131.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Nursery Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.2 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 27 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 111.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Nursery Highway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 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 73.9 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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.
6
73.9 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
114.4 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
114.7 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Saint Martinville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
Cecilia
114.4 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 111.2 mi | 2h 7m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Main Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Rue Principale Nord | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henderson Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 111.2 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Saint Martinville, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
2
Continue on Civic Street
397 ft
·
19 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
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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
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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
40 mi
·
47 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway
226 ft
·
5 sec
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Grand Point Highway
12
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
14
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
15
Turn slight left
184 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn left onto Henderson Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
17
Turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
18
Turn left onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
19
Continue on Nursery Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
22
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Bridge Street
23
Turn left onto Martin Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Martin Street
24
Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi
·
8 min
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Main Highway
25
Continue on Rue Principale Nord
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Rue Principale Nord
26
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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West Bridge Street
27
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Martinville, 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 131.4 miles and 2h 43m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 111.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 65.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.
Arriving in Saint Martinville, LA
The final approach into Saint Martinville, 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 Saint Martinville, LA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.09 one way
$40.18 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Saint Martinville, LA
Late night in Saint Martinville on Monday
Local time
4:05 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
2h 43m 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 Saint Martinville, LA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Nursery Highway, Main Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.7 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 $20.09 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 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 73.9 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Saint Martinville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
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