Origin
Avondale, LA
Night in Avondale on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avondale, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale, LA
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Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
Spanning just 8.2 miles, this quick trip from Avondale to Metairie Terrace is an efficient transit across Southeast Louisiana. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day commute. With fuel costs estimated at only $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your travel plans. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or local errands, you will find this transition between the two areas straightforward and uncomplicated.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| LA 3152 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Airline Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jamie Boulevard | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Valentine Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Derbigny Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on Valentine Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Valentine Drive
2
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamie Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 90
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
4
Continue on LA 3152
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 3152
5
Take the exit
237 ft
·
6 sec
6
Merge onto US 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Airline Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Division Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Derbigny Street
210 ft
·
14 sec
·
Derbigny Street
9
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Division Street
10
Turn right onto Cypress Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cypress Street
11
Turn left onto Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.2 — 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
|
Jamie Boulevard
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 61 / Airline Drive
Merge onto US 61 / Airline Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Cypress Street
Turn right onto Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Terrace, LA
Night in Metairie Terrace on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
16m 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 highway-focused experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of US 90, LA 3152, and Airline Drive to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs during the 4.8-mile stretch on US 90, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Because the route is dominated by high-speed road infrastructure, you should prepare for a consistent, functional driving experience rather than a winding scenic tour. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 3152. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Jamie Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jamie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Division Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
11 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
30 ft
Highest Point
11 ft
~5.1 mi in
Elevation Range
12 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on US 90. 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 (Jamie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 61 / Airline Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Division Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie Terrace, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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