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Trip from Gramercy, 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

52m

Distance

39.9 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Gramercy, LA, LA

Gramercy, LA

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Trip Overview

Gramercy to Metairie Terrace is 39.9 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I-10 and LA-641, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Southeast Louisiana drive keeps you on major highways for most of the trip, making it a straightforward connection between two points. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-10, so expect a consistent, efficient journey. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for a quick transit rather than a leisurely exploration. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with plenty of time to spare.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 31.3 mi 36m
LA 641 3.6 mi 5m
East Main Street 1.7 mi 2m
West Metairie Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Clearview Parkway 1 mi 2m
Mayflower Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Division Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 31.3 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 641

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125

0.2 mi · 15 sec · LA 641; LA 3125
3

At end of road, turn left onto LA 641; LA 3213

3.4 mi · 4 min · LA 641; LA 3213
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
5

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 36 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto LA 3152

1.0 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
9

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

253 ft · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
10

Continue on West Metairie Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
11

Turn right onto Division Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Division Street
12

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Mayflower Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Mayflower Drive

Where to Stop

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

suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenner, LA

20 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

Metairie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kenner, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Gramercy, 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.1 mi into trip | ~45m 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
37.2 mi into trip | ~45m 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...
4
38.6 mi into trip | ~48m in | West Metairie Avenue

Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
39.7 mi into trip | ~51m in | Mayflower Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.03 one way

$12.05 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.61 $13.23
premium $4.56 $7.16 $14.32
diesel $5.61 $8.81 $17.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.49 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.59 $2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Gramercy, LA

Morning in Gramercy on Sunday

Local time

9:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie Terrace, LA

Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday

Local time

9:57 AM

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

20 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

52m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your travel occurring on major roads. You'll primarily be on I-10, which provides a fast and direct path for the longest stretch of 31.3 miles. While LA-641 and East Main Street offer brief transitions, the overall character is one of smooth, uninterrupted highway travel. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or speed limits for the majority of the journey. This makes it a predictable and efficient drive.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 641. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near I 10.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 39.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Gramercy, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Clearview Parkway South along the way.

Clearview Parkway South

37.2 mi in | ~45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m 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 31.3 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 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 5.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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