Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
358.1 mi
576 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Photo: Jesus Alfonso
The drive from Springhill, LA to Metairie, LA covers 358.1 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Butler Street, Plain Dealing Road, Highway 157 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.74 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
179.1 miles from Springhill, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 54m drive with frequent turns across 358.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 54m 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 Springhill, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plain Dealing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 157 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hickory Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Magnolia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Mary Lee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Louisiana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Springhill, LA and Metairie, LA.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn right onto Butler Street
Continue on Plain Dealing Road
Continue on Highway 157
Continue on Hickory Drive
Turn slight left onto North Magnolia Street
Turn right onto East Mary Lee Street
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Louisiana Street
Continue on Highway 3
Continue on Benton Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hamilton Road
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
Merge slight right
Keep slight right
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
Turn left onto 46th Street
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Turn left onto 47th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.1 miles or 2h 57m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Springhill, 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 Springhill, LA
This is one driving day of about 358.1 miles and 5h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179.1 mi from Springhill, LA · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 179.1 miles from Springhill, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$54.74 one way
$109.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $60.05 | $120.09 |
| premium | $4.61 | $64.99 | $129.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.56 | $159.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.60 | $17.19 |
| Efficient EV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.33 | $14.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.2 | 1 | $50.13 | $22.92 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Springhill on Saturday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Tyler, TX
179 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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