Origin
Gretna, LA
Morning in Gretna on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gretna, 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
19m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gretna, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive from Gretna, LA to Metairie, LA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 19 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Pontchartrain Expressway and Westbank Expressway, with a segment on Airline Drive. With a projected fuel cost of just $2, this is a very economical journey. The drive is entirely within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a straightforward connection between these two nearby locales. Given its brevity, it's an ideal route for a quick transfer or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Westbank Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Airline Drive | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Crescent City Connection | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Labarre Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Labarre Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pontchartrain Expressway
— 2.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Richard Street
171 ft
·
12 sec
·
Richard Street
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
11th Street
3
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 23
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
6
Merge onto US 90 BUS
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 90 BUS
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
8
Continue on US 90 BUS
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on US 61
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Airline Drive
12
Take the exit
269 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn right onto North Labarre Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Labarre Road
14
Continue on Labarre Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Labarre Drive
15
Turn left onto Fagot Avenue
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evergreen Drive
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 23 / Westbank Expressway
At end of road, turn left onto LA 23 / Westbank Expressway
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Car...
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 61 North: Airline Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 10 mph
1% 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
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
19m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, with 51% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along the Pontchartrain Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. While much of the drive involves expressway travel, you'll also experience segments on local roads like Airline Drive, which may present more varied traffic conditions and potential for quicker transitions. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous highway grind for the entire journey.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Pontchartrain Expressway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Evergreen Drive.
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 10.7 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 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway. 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 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): 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.
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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