Origin
Chauvin, LA
Night in Chauvin on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chauvin, 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 28m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chauvin, LA
Israyosoy S.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
This 65.2-mile journey from Chauvin, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes to complete. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the drive on major roads, making it an efficient trip. You'll primarily navigate via US 90 and I 310, with a segment on Highway 56. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this drive offers an economical way to travel between these two Southeast Louisiana locations. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's a straightforward trip without the need to split it over multiple days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 22.1 mi | 28m |
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Highway 56 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| I 10 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| LA 182 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 3087 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Prospect Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 22.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chauvin, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on Chauvin Street
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
Chauvin Street
2
Turn left onto LA 56
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 56
3
Continue on LA 24
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on LA 3087
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3087
6
Turn right onto LA 182
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 182
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 90 East: New Orleans
8
Merge onto US 90
22 mi
·
28 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
10
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
12
Merge onto I 10
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
16
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
17
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
18
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Division Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Chauvin, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 13.9 and 62.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Prospect Boulevard
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
62.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
$9.85 one way
$19.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.70 | $23.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
11:49 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
17 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 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 65.2-mile drive, as 88% of it is on major roadways like US 90 and I 310. This means you'll encounter consistent speed limits and relatively smooth travel for the majority of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 22.1 miles on US 90, offering a good period of steady driving. While the overall profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of Highway 56 may introduce slightly more local road characteristics for a portion of the trip, offering a brief change of pace before reaching your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
7/10
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 13.9 miles in near Prospect Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 13.9 miles (Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56 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 Chauvin, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
44.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 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 13.9 miles (Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56 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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