Origin
Terrytown, LA
Evening in Terrytown on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrytown, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Heritage Avenue, Terry Parkway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.17 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
13.8 miles from Terrytown, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heritage Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Avenue | — | — |
| Terry Parkway | — | — |
| US 90 | — | — |
| Westbank Expressway | — | — |
| Crescent City Connection | — | — |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | — | — |
| I 310 South | — | — |
| LA 48 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Heritage Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown, LA and Destrehan, LA.
1
Start on Cedarwood Avenue
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cedarwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Heritage Avenue
3
Turn left onto Terry Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Terry Parkway
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 Business East: New Orleans
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 90 Business East: New Orleans
5
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
6
Continue on Crescent City Connection
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
7
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
9
Continue straight
5.7 mi
·
6 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 48: Saint Rose, Destrehan
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 48: Saint Rose, Destrehan
11
Keep slight left to continue on LA 48 East: Saint Rose
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
LA 48 East: Saint Rose
12
Turn left onto River Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
13
Turn left onto Amelia Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Amelia Street
14
Turn left onto Amie Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Amie Street
15
Arrive at your destination
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 13.8 miles from Terrytown, LA, or about 19m 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 27.6 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Destrehan, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Terrytown, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Terrytown, LA
This is one driving day of about 27.6 miles and 38m.
At 27.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Terrytown, LA · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Terrytown, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Destrehan, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Destrehan, 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
$4.17 one way
$8.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
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: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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.
Destination
Destrehan, LA
Evening in Destrehan on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
15 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
38m 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 Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Heritage Avenue, Terry Parkway, US 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Terrytown, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.17 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.
The drive from Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Terrytown, LA to Destrehan, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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