Origin
Winnfield, LA
Afternoon in Winnfield on Tuesday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnfield, LA to Metairie, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
245 mi
394 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnfield, LA
Tomás Asurmendi
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winnfield, LA to Metairie, LA covers 245 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
122.5 miles from Winnfield, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Winnfield, LA to Metairie, LA covers 245 miles and takes about 4h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 76.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48 miles in near US 167.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 245 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
48 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
5
113.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
6
113.8 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
243.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
243.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winnfield, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
113.2 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 76.5 mi | 1h 27m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 64.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| East Lafayette Street | 47.7 mi | 58m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US 167 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 76.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnfield, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on US 84; US 167
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Court Street
2
Continue on US 84; US 167; LA 34
48 mi
·
58 min
·
East Lafayette Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
4
Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP
64 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
6
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
7
Merge onto US 190
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto I 10
77 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
14
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
15
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
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North Causeway Boulevard
16
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
17
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
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 122.5 miles from Winnfield, LA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winnfield, 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 Winnfield, LA
This is one driving day of about 245 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winnfield, 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 76.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.5 mi from Winnfield, LA · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.5 miles from Winnfield, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.5 miles.
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
$37.00 one way
$74.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $40.62 | $81.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $43.97 | $87.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.09 | $108.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.72 | $11.76 |
| Efficient EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.44 | $9.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98 | 1 | $34.30 | $15.68 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Metairie on Tuesday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Newton, TX
123 mi in
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
5 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
4h 47m 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 Winnfield, LA to Metairie, LA covers 245 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.5 miles from Winnfield, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.00 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 245 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 48 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Winnfield, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
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