Origin
Estelle, LA
Night in Estelle on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Estelle, LA to Terrytown, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Estelle, LA
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Terrytown, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 8.3-mile drive from Estelle to Terrytown in Louisiana is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 15 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on Barataria Boulevard, the Westbank Expressway, and Stumpf Boulevard, with about 37% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $1, making it very budget-friendly. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a quick local excursion within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barataria Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Westbank Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Stumpf Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ames Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oklahoma Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cedarwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Heritage Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Barataria Boulevard
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estelle, LA and Terrytown, LA.
1
Start on Oklahoma Drive
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
Oklahoma Drive
2
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ames Boulevard
3
Turn right onto LA 45
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
6
Merge onto US 90 BUS
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbank Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 8
Toward Stumpf Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto LA 23
260 ft
·
9 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
9
Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stumpf Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
293 ft
·
11 sec
·
Heritage Avenue
11
Turn right onto Cedarwood Avenue
418 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cedarwood Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Cedarwood Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ames Boulevard
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Westbank Expressway
Turn right onto Westbank Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 Business East: Harvey Canal Bridge
7
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Stumpf Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Stumpf Boulevard
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Stumpf Boulevard
Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Terrytown, LA
Night in Terrytown on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
15m 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 varied driving experience on this 8.3-mile route. While 37% of the drive is on highways, you'll also encounter local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 3.2 miles along Barataria Boulevard. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of faster-paced highway sections and potentially more stop-and-go or lower-speed driving on local streets as you progress toward Terrytown.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Barataria Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ames Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ames Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Westbank Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
9 ft
Total Descent
14 ft
Highest Point
2 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
7 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Barataria Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Ames Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Westbank Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Terrytown, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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