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Trip from Eunice, LA to Metairie, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

152.7 mi

246 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Louisiana, United States

Eunice, LA

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unincorporated suburban community and census-designated places in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metairie, LA

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Trip Overview

This 152.7-mile drive from Eunice, Louisiana, to Metairie, Louisiana, will take approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a fuel cost estimated at $23. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent local feel throughout. With only one recommended stop, this route is perfect for a focused journey, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.

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

76.4 miles from Eunice, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 76.5 mi 1h 27m
West Vine Street 51.7 mi 1h 6m
West Laurel Avenue 14.8 mi 16m
West Landry Street 4.4 mi 4m
LA 415 Spur 3.6 mi 5m
North Causeway Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
47th Street 0.2 mi <1m
South 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 76.5 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eunice, LA and Metairie, LA.

1

Start on South 3rd Street

195 ft · 10 sec · South 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto US 190

15 mi · 16 min · West Laurel Avenue
3

Continue on US 190

4.4 mi · 4 min · West Landry Street
4

Turn slight right onto US 190

52 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur
6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
7

Merge onto I 10

77 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 228 Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South Use 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 41 minutes, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Eunice in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, will allow you to arrive in Metairie with ample time to settle in. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your breaks; consider a quick stretch whenever you feel the need, rather than adhering to a strict schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition through various local roads, and remember that the estimated fuel cost is $23 for the 152.7 miles.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.4 miles from Eunice, LA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 34 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 31m

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 Eunice, 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 Eunice, LA

This is one driving day of about 152.7 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Eunice, 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 76.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Livonia, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livonia, LA

76 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

Opelousas, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Allen, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Eunice, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 33m in / 1h 32m to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Giorlando's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Metairie, Louisiana

1.3 mi

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.2 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Giorlando's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:45 pm

+15048358593

Visit website

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12252563986

Visit website

NolaKorea Korean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15047028811

Fausto's Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15048337121

Visit website

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12254781690

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Opelousas, Louisiana

+33172676914

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Metairie, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Eunice Depot Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Eunice, Louisiana

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+13374576540

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

West Baton Rouge Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12253362422

Visit website

Longue Vue House and Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15044885488

Visit website

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

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 74.9 and 152.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
151.4 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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
151.5 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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
152.5 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | North Causeway Boulevard

Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
152.5 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | 47th Street

Turn left onto 47th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.06 one way

$46.12 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $25.32 $50.63
premium $4.56 $27.41 $54.82
diesel $5.61 $33.71 $67.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.8 0 $16.03 $7.33
Efficient EV 38.2 0 $13.36 $6.11
EV Truck/SUV 61.1 0 $21.38 $9.77

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 20, 2026

Origin

Eunice, LA

Late night in Eunice on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie, LA

Late night in Metairie on Tuesday

Local time

4:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Livonia, LA

76 mi in

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

2 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

3h 5m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 152.7-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be actively navigating through towns and communities for the full 2 hours and 41 minutes. There isn't a 'longest stretch' without turns mentioned, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. The character of the road will likely involve more frequent intersections and varied speed limits as you move through different populated areas.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.5 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 74.9 miles in near I 10.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 152.7 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: at 74.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Eunice, LA

Full guide →

Eunice is in the Acadiana subregion of Louisiana. This town is essentially considered the center of the Prairie Cajun culture. A new city by Louisiana standards, Eunice was settled in 1900 as a planned city on the railroad. Home to the National Park Service's Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and the Liberty Theater, Eunice has quickly become one of Louisiana's major destinations for all things Cajun.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 152.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.5 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 74.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Metairie, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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