Origin
Minden, LA
Night in Minden on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minden, LA to Metairie, LA
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
327 mi
526 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minden, LA
Photography Maghradze PH
Metairie, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Trip Overview
The drive from Minden, LA to Metairie, LA covers 327 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sibley Road, HWY 371, Ringgold Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.99 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
163.5 miles from Minden, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 18m drive with frequent turns across 327 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sibley Road 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 Minden, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sibley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| HWY 371 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ringgold Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| HWY 84 EAST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 190 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sibley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minden, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Sibley Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sibley Road
3
Continue straight
39 mi
·
55 min
4
Keep slight left to continue on HWY 371
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
HWY 371
5
Turn straight onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringgold Avenue
6
Turn right
131 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn right onto HWY 84 EAST
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
HWY 84 EAST
9
Continue on US 84
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 84
10
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
12
Merge slight left
143 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 190 East: Baton Rouge
15
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
16
Keep slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
17
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 10 East: Baton Rouge
18
Merge slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
20
Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Causeway Boulevard South
21
Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
22
Turn left onto 46th Street
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
46th Street
23
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
24
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
25
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 163.5 miles from Minden, 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.5 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 Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Minden, 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 Minden, LA
This is one driving day of about 327 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minden, 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 163.5 mi from Minden, LA · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 163.5 miles from Minden, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metairie, LA
The final approach into Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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
$49.99 one way
$99.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $54.83 | $109.66 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.35 | $118.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.65 | $145.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.1 | 1 | $34.33 | $15.70 |
| Efficient EV | 81.8 | 0 | $28.61 | $13.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.8 | 1 | $45.78 | $20.93 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Metairie, LA
Night in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
21 degrees warmer 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 Minden, LA to Metairie, LA covers 327 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 Sibley Road, HWY 371, Ringgold Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.5 miles from Minden, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.99 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 Minden, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minden, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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