Origin
Violet, LA
Evening in Violet on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Violet, LA to Metairie, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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.
Violet, LA
Tom Fisk
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Violet, LA to Metairie, LA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Saint Bernard Highway, I 610, Saint Claude Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on East Saint Bernard Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 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
9.9 miles from Violet, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 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.
East Saint Bernard Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near B Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (B Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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B Street
Turn right onto B Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway
At end of road, turn right onto LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
Navigation decision point
Toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 610
Merge onto I 610
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Bonnabel Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 229
Toward Bonnabel Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Saint Bernard Highway | 8 mi | 15m |
| I 610 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Saint Claude Avenue | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Elysian Fields Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 10 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bonnabel Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Metairie Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Saint Bernard Highway
— 8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Violet, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Jules Brown Street
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jules Brown Street
2
Turn right onto B Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
B Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 46
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
East Saint Bernard Highway
4
Continue on LA 46
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
5
Turn right onto LA 46; LA 3021
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Elysian Fields Avenue
6
Turn left onto Humanity Street
137 ft
·
5 sec
·
Humanity Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
8
Merge onto I 610
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 610
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 229
Toward Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto North I-10 Service Road East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North I-10 Service Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Bonnabel Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto LA 611-9
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Metairie Road
14
Turn right onto Fagot Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
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 9.9 miles from Violet, LA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 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 19.7 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 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 Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Violet, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Violet, LA
This is one driving day of about 19.7 miles and 37m.
At 19.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on East Saint Bernard Highway for about 8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.9 mi from Violet, LA · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Violet, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Metairie, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Metairie, 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
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Metairie on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Violet, LA to Metairie, LA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Saint Bernard Highway, I 610, Saint Claude Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Violet, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (B Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Violet, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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