Origin
Metairie, LA
Late night in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Oak Grove, LA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
287.9 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
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6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie, LA
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Oak Grove, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Metairie, LA to Oak Grove, LA covers 287.9 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 20, State Route 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.48 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
143.9 miles from Metairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 31m highway drive covering 287.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.2 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 287.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
6
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 North: Hammond
7
177.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92C
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
7
177.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Metairie, LA and Oak Grove, LA, road signs point toward Yazoo City, Winnsboro and Delhi.
Yazoo City
177.2 mi in
|
~3h 17m
Winnsboro
257.4 mi in
|
~4h 46m
Delhi
257.4 mi in
|
~4h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 156.2 mi | 2h 47m |
| I 20 | 79.8 mi | 1h 28m |
| State Route 17 | 26.8 mi | 38m |
| I 10 | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| Broadway Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Constitution Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 156.2 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Oak Grove, LA.
1
Start on Fagot Avenue
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
2
Continue on 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
47th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto 46th Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
46th Street
5
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
6
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 10
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 55 North: Hammond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 55; US 51
156 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 55
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 92C
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
15
Merge onto I 20; US 49
39 mi
·
43 min
·
I 20; US 49
16
Merge onto I 20; US 61; US 80
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 20; US 61; US 80
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 20; US 80
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 20; US 80
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Winnsboro, Delhi
19
Keep slight right at fork
292 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Delhi
20
Turn right onto LA 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
21
Continue on LA 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on LA 17
19 mi
·
27 min
·
State Route 17
23
Continue on LA 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
24
Continue on LA 17; LA 588
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 17
25
Continue on Constitution Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Constitution Avenue
26
Continue on LA 17
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Front Street
27
Turn right onto LA 2
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
LA 2
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 143.9 miles from Metairie, LA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.2 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.9 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Grove, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Metairie, 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, LA
This is one driving day of about 287.9 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Metairie, 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 55 for about 156.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.9 mi from Metairie, LA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 143.9 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.2 miles.
Arriving in Oak Grove, LA
The final approach into Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, 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
$43.48 one way
$86.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.67 | $103.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.56 | $127.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.23 | $13.82 |
| Efficient EV | 72 | 0 | $25.19 | $11.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.2 | 1 | $40.31 | $18.43 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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
Oak Grove, LA
Late night in Oak Grove on Wednesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 10 mph
18% chance
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
1 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 31m 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, LA to Oak Grove, LA covers 287.9 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 20, State Route 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.9 miles from Metairie, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.48 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 287.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Metairie, LA and Oak Grove, LA, road signs point toward Yazoo City, Winnsboro and Delhi.
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