Origin
Barataria, LA
Night in Barataria on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barataria, 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
45m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barataria, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This short, 26.5-mile drive from Barataria to Metairie, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 45 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 61% of it on major roads, so you'll be moving efficiently. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this is an economical journey. You'll stay within the Southeast region of Louisiana for the entire trip. Consider this a straightforward connection for a quick transition between locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| US 90 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Westbank Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Jean Lafitte Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Barataria Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Privateer Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Nine Mile Point Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barataria, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Autin Street
175 ft
·
8 sec
·
Autin Street
2
Turn right onto LA 3257
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Privateer Boulevard
3
Turn right onto LA 302
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fisherman Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 45
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
5
Turn right onto LA 3134
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto LA 45
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
185 ft
·
5 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
9
Merge onto US 90 BUS
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
10
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
11
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
12
Turn right onto US 90; LA 18
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 90; LA 18
13
Take the exit onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 90
Toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 90
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
16
Merge onto LA 3046
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 49th Street
44 ft
·
7 sec
·
49th Street
18
Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
19
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
20
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
LA 45 / Jean Lafitte Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto LA 45 / Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
LA 3134 / Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
Turn right onto LA 3134 / Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 90
Take the exit onto US 90 toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
47th Street
Turn right onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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, LA
Night in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
11:44 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
18 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
45m 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 drive for most of this 45-minute trip. With 61% of the route on major roads like Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, US 90, and the Westbank Expressway, you'll experience consistent travel speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles along Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. While largely highway, the transition onto and off these main arteries will involve some local road interaction, offering a varied driving experience.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway and US 90. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near LA 45 / Jean Lafitte Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (LA 45 / Jean Lafitte Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (LA 3134 / Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Metairie, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles (LA 45 / Jean Lafitte Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (LA 3134 / Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (Westbank Expressway): 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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