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Trip from Westlake, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

202.6 mi

326 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Westlake, LA, LA

Westlake, LA

HONG SON

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Westlake, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, West Metairie Avenue, Clearview Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.97 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101.3 miles from Westlake, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 202.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Metairie Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.7 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 198.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Metairie Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Isle of Capri Boulevard.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (Isle of Capri Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10; US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | Isle of Capri Boulevard

Turn right onto Isle of Capri Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 10; US 90

Merge onto I 10; US 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
199.8 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
8
200 mi into trip | ~3h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...
5
202.5 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | Mayflower Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 198.7 mi 3h 42m
West Metairie Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Clearview Parkway 1 mi 2m
Miller Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Isle of Capri Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
I- 10 Service Road 0.2 mi <1m
Mayflower Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Division Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 198.7 mi, about 3h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westlake, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.

1

Start on Miller Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Miller Avenue
2

Turn right onto Isle of Capri Boulevard

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard
3

Continue on Perkins Street

434 ft · 8 sec · Perkins Street
4

Continue on I- 10 Service Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I- 10 Service Road
5

Take the ramp

126 ft · 3 sec
6

Turn right

0.1 mi · 14 sec
7

Merge onto I 10; US 90

199 mi · 3 hr 42 min · I 10; US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto LA 3152

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
11

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

253 ft · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
12

Continue on West Metairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
13

Turn right onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Division Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Mayflower Drive
15

Arrive at destination

Mayflower Drive

Trip Plan

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 101.3 miles from Westlake, LA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.7 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.3 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westlake, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Westlake, LA

This is one driving day of about 202.6 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westlake, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 198.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.3 mi from Westlake, LA · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

101 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.

Popular next leg

Baton Rouge, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

74.7 mi · 1h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Newton, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.3 miles from Westlake, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.97 one way

$61.94 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $33.97 $67.94
premium $4.61 $36.77 $73.54
diesel $5.64 $45.01 $90.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.8 0 $21.27 $9.72
Efficient EV 50.7 0 $17.73 $8.10
EV Truck/SUV 81 1 $28.36 $12.97

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Westlake, LA

Afternoon in Westlake on Tuesday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Tuesday

Local time

2:51 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

3h 51m 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 Westlake, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 202.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Metairie Avenue, Clearview Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.3 miles from Westlake, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.97 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (Isle of Capri Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 10; US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Westlake, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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