Origin
French Settlement, LA
Morning in French Settlement on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from French Settlement, LA to Metairie, 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 14m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
French Settlement, LA
TBD Traveller
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This 58-mile drive from French Settlement to Metairie, Louisiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. With 90% of the route on highways, it's a quick and efficient journey, perfect for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate via I-10 and LA 22, with a section on Airline Highway. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is best suited for travelers looking for a direct connection between these two points in the Southeast region of Louisiana, without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 40.8 mi | 47m |
| LA 22 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Airline Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| LA 16 | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| LA 444 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 40.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between French Settlement, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 444
9 ft
·
3 sec
·
LA 444
2
Turn left onto LA 16
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 16
3
Enter roundabout onto LA 22
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
LA 22
4
Continue on LA 22
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 22
5
Continue on LA 22
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 22
6
Turn left onto US 61
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Airline Highway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
Merge onto I 10
41 mi
·
47 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
12
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
13
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
14
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
15
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from French Settlement, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 15.8 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.76 one way
$17.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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, LA
Morning in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
0% chance
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
4 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 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 58-mile drive, with 90% of your travel time spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.8 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from LA 22 onto I-10, eventually taking Airline Highway towards your destination. While the majority is highway driving, there might be brief moments on local roads as you enter and exit towns. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 22. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.8 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 58 miles you will encounter 10 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 15.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.8 miles on I 10. 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, 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 15.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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