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Trip from Winnfield, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

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Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

244.7 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

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 34m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 40m

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

Downtown Winnfield, LA, LA

Winnfield, LA

Tomás Asurmendi

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

The drive from Winnfield, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 244.7 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 74.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.96 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

122.3 miles from Winnfield, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Winnfield, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA covers 244.7 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 18 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 74.7 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 244.7 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 points

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

6
48 mi into trip | ~59m in | 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 | ~2h 6m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
241.9 mi into trip | ~4h 41m 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
242 mi into trip | ~4h 41m 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...

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 Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

113.2 mi in | ~2h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 74.7 mi 1h 25m
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
West Metairie Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Clearview Parkway 1 mi 2m
US 167 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 74.7 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto LA 3152

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
14

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

253 ft · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
15

Continue on West Metairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
16

Turn right onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Division Street
17

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Mayflower Drive
18

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 122.3 miles from Winnfield, LA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 Terrace, 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 244.7 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 74.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.3 mi from Winnfield, LA · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

122 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

Jasper, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.3 miles from Winnfield, 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 74.7 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.96 one way

$73.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $40.57 $81.14
premium $4.56 $43.92 $87.84
diesel $5.61 $54.03 $108.05

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: 85.6 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 73.4 0 $25.69 $11.75
Efficient EV 61.2 0 $21.41 $9.79
EV Truck/SUV 97.9 1 $34.26 $15.66

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Winnfield, LA

Afternoon in Winnfield on Tuesday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Afternoon in Metairie Terrace on Tuesday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Newton, TX

122 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 Terrace, LA covers 244.7 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 122.3 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 $36.96 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 244.7 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 Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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