Origin
Bourg, LA
Night in Bourg on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourg, 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
1h 5m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
This 57.5-mile trip from Bourg to Metairie Terrace in Louisiana is a straightforward day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate on Highway 24 and Country Drive, with a notable section over the Klondyke Bridge. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this drive is quite budget-friendly. As both locations are within the Southeast region, you won't experience major environmental shifts. This route is best suited for a single day of travel, offering a simple and efficient way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 24 | — | — |
| Klondyke Bridge | — | — |
| Country Drive | — | — |
| Donut Street | — | — |
| East Park Avenue | — | — |
| Prospect Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 3087 | — | — |
| US 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 24
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on Guidry Street
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Guidry Street
2
Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
3
Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge
295 ft
·
30 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
4
Turn sharp right onto Country Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street
249 ft
·
32 sec
·
Donut Street
6
Turn left onto Highway 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
7
Turn straight onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
8
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
9
Continue on State Highway 3087
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3087
10
Turn right
3.1 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 90 East: New Orleans
12
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
28 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
14
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: New Orleans
16
Merge slight left
5.7 mi
·
7 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
18
Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
19
Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
20
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
21
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
22
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Division Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 28.7 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.68 one way
$17.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
11:48 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
1h 5m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage contributing to the overall journey. The absence of highway driving means you'll be experiencing more frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you navigate local roads like Highway 24 and Country Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road and its various twists and turns. This kind of driving experience offers a more intimate connection with the landscape, allowing you to observe the immediate surroundings more closely as you make your way through the area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Highway 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bourg, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourg, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourg, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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