Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Sterlington, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
273.5 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Sterlington, LA
SirMazing Photography
Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Sterlington, LA covers 273.5 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Civic Street, Waltham Street, West Metairie Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
136.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 273.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 23m 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 Sterlington, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Street | — | — |
| Waltham Street | — | — |
| West Metairie Avenue North | — | — |
| Clearview Parkway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
| US 61 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Civic Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Sterlington, 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 right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
10
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 61 North: Natchez
12
Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Scenic Highway
13
Continue on Samuels Road
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
15
Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
16
Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
17
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
18
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
19
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 165 North: Bastrop
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 165 North: Bastrop
21
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
22
Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Sterlington Road
23
Continue on United States Highway 165
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
United States Highway 165
24
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
25
Turn left onto Old Highway 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Highway 2
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Sterlington Road
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Sterlington Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 136.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 2h 41m 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 60 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 41m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterlington, 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.
+
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 273.5 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 136.7 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.7 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sterlington, LA
The final approach into Sterlington, 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 Sterlington, 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
$41.30 one way
$82.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $45.34 | $90.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $49.09 | $98.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.39 | $120.77 |
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: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.72 | $13.13 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.93 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.29 | $17.50 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Sterlington, LA
Afternoon in Sterlington on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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 23m 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 Sterlington, LA covers 273.5 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 136.7 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 $41.30 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 23m 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 Sterlington, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Metairie Terrace, LA to Sterlington, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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