Trip from West Monroe, LA to Metairie, LA

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

271 mi

436 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from West Monroe to Metairie covers 271 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 33 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best approached as a full-day commitment. You should budget about $37 for fuel to complete the journey through the Southeast region of Louisiana. While the distance is manageable for a single day, the winding nature of the roads means you will want to plan for at least one stop to break up the time behind the wheel. Use this route if you prefer local roads over the monotony of major highways.

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

135.5 miles from West Monroe, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey is characterized by its turn-heavy local profile, trading high-speed interstate travel for a more involved driving experience. You will navigate using Stella Street, US 425, and Seargent Prentiss Drive, with a highway share of 0%. Because the longest stretch on Stella Street is 0 miles, expect constant changes in pace and steering. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway sections means you will need to stay focused on the road ahead throughout the entire 271-mile trip. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Stella Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 33m 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 West Monroe, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Stella Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 425	Unavailable	Refreshing
Seargent Prentiss Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 110 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Causeway Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Causeway Boulevard South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Stella Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Monroe, LA and Metairie, LA.

Start on North 7th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

Turn right onto Stella Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Stella Street

Take the ramp slight left

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge slight left

22 mi · 24 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 425: Rayville, Archibald

Turn right

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min

Keep slight right

525 ft · 14 sec

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

73 mi · 1 hr 22 min

Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Causeway Boulevard South

Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard

Turn left onto 46th Street

89 ft · 6 sec · 46th Street

Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

285 ft · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

Turn left onto 47th Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · 47th Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4 hour and 33 minute trip, plan your departure for early in the day to avoid fatigue on the winding local roads. Since you have a $37 fuel budget, topping off your tank before you leave West Monroe is a smart way to ensure you don't need to hunt for gas stations during the trickier segments of the drive. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, utilize your one recommended stop as a genuine break to stretch and reset. Because there are no long highway stretches, keep your navigation tools handy and ready for frequent turns. Being prepared for the constant changes in direction will make your drive to Metairie much more predictable.

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 135.5 miles from West Monroe, LA, or about 2h 16m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.5 miles or 2h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, LA

This is one driving day of about 271 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Monroe, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.5 mi from West Monroe, LA · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryland, LA

136 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

Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maryland, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.5 miles from West Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$41.43 one way

$82.86 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$45.44	$90.88
premium	$4.61	$49.19	$98.37
diesel	$5.64	$60.21	$120.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.3	1	$28.46	$13.01
Efficient EV	67.8	0	$23.71	$10.84
EV Truck/SUV	108.4	1	$37.94	$17.34

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

West Monroe, LA

Afternoon in West Monroe on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie, LA

Afternoon in Metairie on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°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

17 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

4h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Monroe, LA to Metairie, LA covers 271 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Stella Street, US 425, Seargent Prentiss Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.5 miles from West Monroe, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.43 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Monroe, LA to Metairie, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from West Monroe, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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