Origin
Bourg, LA
Late night in Bourg on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourg, LA to Metairie, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This 56.8-mile journey from Bourg to Metairie, Louisiana, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on Highway 24 and through areas like Klondyke Bridge and Country Drive, with no interstate driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this trip. The overall feel is that of a local, turn-heavy drive, perfect for those who prefer a more intimate experience with the landscape rather than high-speed transit. Given the short duration and modest distance, this route is easily manageable as a straightforward day trip within the Southeast region of Louisiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 22.1 mi | 28m |
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Highway 24 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| LA 182 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 3087 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Park Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Prospect Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 22.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Guidry Street
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
Guidry Street
2
Turn left onto LA 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
3
Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge
297 ft
·
30 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
4
Turn sharp right onto 43
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Donut Street
250 ft
·
32 sec
·
Donut Street
6
Turn left onto LA 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
7
Turn straight onto LA 659
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto LA 3087
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on LA 3087
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3087
10
Turn right onto LA 182
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 182
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 90 East: New Orleans
12
Merge onto US 90
22 mi
·
28 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
14
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
16
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
21
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
22
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
23
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Bourg, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
43 / Country Drive
Turn sharp right onto 43 / Country Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard
Turn right onto LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Metairie on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
7 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
1h 20m 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?
This route offers a distinctly local driving experience, characterized by numerous turns and a complete absence of interstate highways, meaning your highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be actively engaged with the road, frequently adjusting your course. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of highway here; instead, anticipate a more dynamic journey as you traverse Highway 24 and the local roads connecting areas like Klondyke Bridge and Country Drive. This profile indicates a route where you're always navigating, rather than simply cruising.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 43 / Country Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.1 miles (43 / Country Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.8 miles (LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bourg, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
38.5 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on US 90. 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 1.1 miles (43 / Country Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.8 miles (LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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