Origin
Violet, LA
Evening in Violet on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Violet, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Violet, LA
Tom Fisk
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
The drive from Violet, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 19.7 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 East Saint Bernard Highway, Saint Claude Avenue, Airline Drive 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
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 38m 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 around 12.7 miles in near I 10.
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: at 12.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Car...
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
LA 611-9 / Severn Avenue
Turn right onto LA 611-9 / Severn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Cypress Street
Turn left onto Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Saint Bernard Highway | 8 mi | 15m |
| Saint Claude Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Airline Drive | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| I 10 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North Claiborne Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| St Roch Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Severn Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Street | 0.2 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 Terrace, 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
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
5
Turn right onto St Roch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
St Roch Avenue
6
Turn left onto LA 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Claiborne Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: New Orleans
8
Merge onto I 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on US 61
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Airline Drive
12
Turn right onto LA 611-9
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Severn Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cypress Street
14
Turn right onto Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
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 38m 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 Terrace, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Violet, 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 Violet, LA
This is one driving day of about 19.7 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Violet, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 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 Terrace, LA
The final approach into Metairie Terrace, 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 Terrace, 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
$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 Terrace, LA
Evening in Metairie Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 degrees cooler 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 Violet, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Saint Bernard Highway, Saint Claude Avenue, Airline Drive. 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: at 12.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Violet, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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