Origin
Boutte, LA
Late night in Boutte on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boutte, 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
28m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boutte, LA
Perry Z
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Boutte to Metairie Terrace, you are looking at a quick 21-mile trip that typically takes about 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration eliminates the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-310 and I-10 before transitioning onto West Metairie Avenue to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of $3, this is an incredibly efficient commute within the Southeast region of Louisiana. Since the trip is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about heavy travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 90 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Paul Maillard Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 310
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boutte, LA and Metairie Terrace, 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
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
11
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
12
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
13
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Division Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.4 — 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
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 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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 Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
5:21 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 very straightforward, highway-focused journey, as 86% of this route takes place on high-speed roads. You will settle into the flow of traffic quickly, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.1 miles along I-310. The experience is defined by efficiency, moving you rapidly through the Southeast Louisiana landscape. While the initial portion of the drive relies on interstate connectivity, the final leg transitions into the more localized environment of West Metairie Avenue. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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.
On the drive from Boutte, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Clearview Parkway South along the way.
Clearview Parkway South
18.4 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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 Terrace, 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 — 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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