Origin
Abita Springs, LA
Night in Abita Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Metairie, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abita Springs, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Abita Springs to Metairie is a straightforward 37.9-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes. Since the entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable commute between these two points. The route utilizes a mix of LA 36, US 190, and North Causeway Boulevard to get you to your destination efficiently. Because the duration is under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head back or continue your plans after arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Causeway Boulevard | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| US 190 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| LA 36 | 3 mi | 4m |
| US 190 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Military Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 59 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Causeway Boulevard
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 59
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Highway 59
2
Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
LA 36; LA 59
3
Continue on LA 36; LA 59
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 36; LA 59
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 21
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Military Road
5
Turn left onto US 190 Business
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 190 Business
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 190
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 190
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
8
At end of road, turn left
283 ft
·
22 sec
9
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
26 mi
·
33 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
11
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
12
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
13
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Abita Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 36; LA 59
Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 190 Business
Turn left onto US 190 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
37.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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, LA
Night in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Covington, LA
19 mi in
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
24 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions from smaller state roads to a significant highway stretch. While about 29% of your travel occurs on highways, the majority of your time is spent navigating local turns as you maneuver toward the city. You will settle into the longest portion of the trip once you hit North Causeway Boulevard, which accounts for 26.5 miles of the total distance. The personality of this drive shifts from the quieter, winding local roads of the interior to a much more direct and consistent highway pace. Staying alert through the initial turn-heavy segments is essential before you reach the more open highway portion.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on North Causeway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 36; LA 59.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (LA 36; LA 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 190 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on North Causeway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 36; LA 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (US 190 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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