Origin
Boutte, LA
Morning in Boutte on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boutte, 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
27m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boutte, LA
Perry Z
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
Boutte, LA to Metairie, LA is 21.3 miles and takes about 27m via I 310 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive takes you across Southeast Louisiana, moving from a more rural starting point to a more urban destination. It’s a straightforward trip, primarily on interstate highways, meaning you'll likely spend most of your time in the car on fast-moving roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit, whether you're heading to a specific appointment or simply continuing your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 90 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Paul Maillard Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 310
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boutte, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 52
462 ft
·
11 sec
·
Paul Maillard Road
2
Take the ramp
136 ft
·
4 sec
3
Merge onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 90
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
5
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
12
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
14
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.1 — 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
|
US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
20 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Metairie on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 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
16 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
27m 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 is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of the drive occurring on interstates. You'll experience a consistent, fast pace for most of the 21.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.1 miles on I 310, offering a period of steady driving without significant traffic disruptions. As you transition to I 10 and then North Causeway Boulevard, the character remains primarily that of a major roadway, designed for efficient travel between these two points in Southeast Louisiana.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on I 310.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 310 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 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.
Between Boutte, LA and Metairie, LA, road signs point toward Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard South.
Mandeville
20 mi in
|
~23m
Causeway Boulevard South
20.1 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on I 310. 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 0.1 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 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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