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Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Des Allemands, LA

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Drive Time

39m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Downtown Des Allemands, LA, LA

Des Allemands, LA

Sinitta Leunen

Trip Overview

The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Des Allemands, LA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 310, US 90, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on I 310. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 39m highway drive covering 28.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 310 and US 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 310.

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 310 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 310 and US 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | 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 | ~7m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
5
20.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 90 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 90 West: Houma
6
27.2 mi into trip | ~38m in | LA 631 Spur / Highway 631

Take the exit onto LA 631 Spur / Highway 631 toward LA 631

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward LA 631

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 Des Allemands, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.

Houma

8.7 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 310 10.9 mi 12m
US 90 6.1 mi 9m
I 10 5.6 mi 7m
Clearview Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
West Metairie Avenue North 0.9 mi 2m
Highway 631 0.9 mi 1m
Mayflower Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Waltham Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 310 — 10.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Des Allemands, LA.

1

Start on Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
2

Continue on Civic Street

396 ft · 18 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 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

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 310

11 mi · 12 min · I 310
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
12

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 90

239 ft · 3 sec · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit onto LA 631 Spur

0.9 mi · 1 min · Highway 631
Toward LA 631 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

LA 631

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 14 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 28 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Des Allemands, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Metairie Terrace, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Metairie Terrace, LA

This is one driving day of about 28.1 miles and 39m.

At 28.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 310 for about 10.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14 mi from Metairie Terrace, LA · 20m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Bayou Gauche, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Rose, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Des Allemands, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Des Allemands, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.24 one way

$8.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.66 $9.32
premium $4.56 $5.04 $10.09
diesel $5.61 $6.20 $12.41

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: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Metairie Terrace, LA

Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday

Local time

3:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Des Allemands, LA

Afternoon in Des Allemands on Wednesday

Local time

3:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

39m 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 Des Allemands, LA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 310, US 90, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.24 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Des Allemands, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.

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