Cecilia, LA to Metairie, LA is 118.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m via I 10 and Grand Point Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Louisiana. Expect a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel between these two points. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, it's a practical option for a quick journey. Consider this route if you need to get from Cecilia to Metairie without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from Cecilia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
113.1 mi
2h 9m
Grand Point Highway
2 mi
3m
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.6 mi
2m
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
47th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
46th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Cecilia Bridge Highway
<0.1 mi
<1m
Fagot Avenue
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Longest stretch:
I 10
— 113.1 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilia, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 355
68 ft·2 sec·Cecilia Bridge Highway
2
Turn right onto LA 347
0.2 mi·26 sec·Cecilia Senior High School Highway
3
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
1.4 mi·2 min·Cecilia Senior High School Highway
4
Turn right onto LA 347
1.9 mi·3 min·Grand Point Highway
5
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
126 ft·2 sec·Grand Point Highway
6
Continue on LA 347
0.1 mi·10 sec·Grand Point Highway
7
Enter roundabout
277 ft·5 sec
8
Continue
0.3 mi·37 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
113 mi·2 hr 9 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 228Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard SouthUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·North Causeway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft·5 sec·46th Street
14
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft·17 sec·North Causeway Boulevard
15
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·47th Street
16
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when to depart. Leaving any time should allow you to reach Metairie within the same day. Since the longest stretch is over 113 miles on I 10, plan for fuel before you begin, as extensive stops aren't anticipated. The $18 fuel cost suggests keeping an eye on gas prices leading up to your trip. Be aware that I 10 can experience traffic, especially as you approach the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Cecilia, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cecilia, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cecilia, LA
This is one driving day of about 118.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Cecilia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 113.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 118.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.6 mi into trip|~6m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4 mi into trip|~7m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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117 mi into trip|~2h 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...
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117.2 mi into trip|~2h 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
5
118.1 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.88 one way
$35.76 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.63
$39.26
premium
$4.56
$21.25
$42.50
diesel
$5.61
$26.14
$52.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.5
0
$12.43
$5.68
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.36
$4.74
EV Truck/SUV
47.4
0
$16.58
$7.58
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cecilia, LA
Afternoon
in Cecilia on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Metairie, LA
Afternoon
in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 118.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 10. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 113.1 miles on I 10, which suggests a consistent pace for most of the trip. The initial and final segments might involve local roads like Grand Point Highway and Cecilia Senior High School Highway, but the bulk of your time will be spent on the interstate. This profile indicates a drive that prioritizes covering distance efficiently.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Grand Point Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 118.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 118.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
