Origin
Pine Prairie, LA
Afternoon in Pine Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Prairie, LA to Metairie, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
166.9 mi
269 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Prairie, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Prairie, LA to Metairie, LA covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 190, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.21 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
83.4 miles from Pine Prairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 32m highway drive covering 166.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 190. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.5 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 20 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 76.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 190. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 166.9 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 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.7 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
165.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
165.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
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 Pine Prairie, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
35.1 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 76.5 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| West Main Street | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Vidrine Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 76.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Prairie, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Elm Street
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn left onto LA 13
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Turn left onto LA 10
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vidrine Road
4
Continue on US 167; LA 10
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Chemin Vidrine
5
Continue on US 167; LA 10
18 mi
·
27 min
·
West Main Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 167
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
7
Merge onto I 49; US 167
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
9
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto US 190
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
12
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
13
Merge onto I 10
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
17
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
18
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
19
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
20
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
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 83.4 miles from Pine Prairie, LA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 53m 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 56m
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 Pine Prairie, 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 Pine Prairie, LA
This is one driving day of about 166.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Prairie, 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 76.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.4 mi from Pine Prairie, LA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83.4 miles from Pine Prairie, 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 76.5 miles.
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
$25.21 one way
$50.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.52 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Metairie, LA
Afternoon in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
7 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
3h 32m 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 Pine Prairie, LA to Metairie, LA covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 190, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.4 miles from Pine Prairie, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.21 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 166.9 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 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.7 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pine Prairie, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
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