This 138.6-mile drive from Duson, Louisiana, to Metairie, Louisiana, is easily accomplished in about 2 hours and 40 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an affordable journey. The route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 98% of the travel on major roads, primarily I-10. You'll be staying within the Southeast region throughout this drive. This trip offers a straightforward and efficient transit between two points in Louisiana, ideal for those prioritizing direct travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.3 miles from Duson, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
135.7 mi
2h 33m
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Austria Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Cameron Street
0.5 mi
<1m
47th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
1st Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North A Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
46th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 135.7 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duson, LA and Metairie, LA.
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Start on this road
47 ft·5 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
283 ft·14 sec·1st Street
3
Turn right onto North A Street
275 ft·14 sec·North A Street
4
Turn right onto US 90
0.5 mi·43 sec·Cameron Street
5
Turn right onto LA 95
0.6 mi·59 sec·Austria Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
136 mi·2 hr 33 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 228Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard SouthUse 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
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes, this route is best tackled in a single day. Aim to depart early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to the New Orleans metropolitan area. With only one suggested stop and a longest uninterrupted stretch of 135.7 miles on I-10, you can easily plan for a single fuel or rest break. Keep an eye on the fuel cost estimate of $21 to budget accordingly for your trip.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.3 miles from Duson, LA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.7 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.3 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
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 Duson, 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 Duson, LA
This is one driving day of about 138.6 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Duson, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 135.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 137.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North A Street
Turn right onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
137.3 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
137.4 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
$20.93 one way
$41.86 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.98
$45.96
premium
$4.56
$24.88
$49.75
diesel
$5.61
$30.60
$61.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.6
0
$14.55
$6.65
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.13
$5.54
EV Truck/SUV
55.4
0
$19.40
$8.87
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Duson, LA
Evening
in Duson on Sunday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Metairie, LA
Evening
in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
6:01 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
15 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
2h 40m 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 138.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 98% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The vast majority of your travel, a continuous stretch of 135.7 miles, will be on I-10. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and predictable conditions for most of the drive. While the profile is highway-focused, the final few miles will involve navigating local roads like North Causeway Boulevard and Austria Road as you approach Metairie, offering a slight change of pace before your arrival.
98% 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: 135.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and North Causeway Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
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 138.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 138.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 135.7 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: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
