This 336.2-mile drive from Haughton, Louisiana, to Metairie, Louisiana, will take approximately 6 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and I-10, this trip is entirely within the Southeast region of the United States. With a projected fuel cost of $51 and a single recommended stop, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, making it a manageable trip for most drivers looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.1 miles from Haughton, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186.4 mi
3h 10m
I 10
76.5 mi
1h 27m
US 190
49.5 mi
1h 3m
I 20
14.7 mi
17m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
North Elm Street
0.8 mi
1m
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
West McKinley Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haughton, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 614
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Taylor Street
2
Continue on LA 614
0.6 mi·1 min·West McKinley Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 157
0.8 mi·1 min·North Elm Street
4
Continue on LA 157
0.4 mi·51 sec·Highway 157
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 20
15 mi·17 min·I 20
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
8
Continue on I 49
186 mi·3 hr 10 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
10
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft·9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
11
Merge onto US 190
49 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
14
Merge onto I 10
77 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 228Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard SouthUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·North Causeway Boulevard
18
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft·5 sec·46th Street
19
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft·17 sec·North Causeway Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·47th Street
21
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 15-minute drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable arrival. Plan for one stop to break up the 336.2 miles, keeping in mind the longest stretch is 186.4 miles. Your estimated fuel cost is $51, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Haughton. Keep an eye on road conditions, especially as you transition between the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, I-10, and US 190, as the character of the drive changes.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.1 miles from Haughton, LA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 74 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.1 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 4m
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 Haughton, 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 Haughton, LA
This is one driving day of about 336.2 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Haughton, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 186.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 204.4 and 335 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
204.4 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
5
204.9 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
6
205 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
334.9 mi into trip|~6h 11m 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
335 mi into trip|~6h 12m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.77 one way
$101.55 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$55.74
$111.48
premium
$4.56
$60.34
$120.69
diesel
$5.61
$74.23
$148.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.9
1
$35.30
$16.14
Efficient EV
84.1
0
$29.42
$13.45
EV Truck/SUV
134.5
1
$47.07
$21.52
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Haughton, LA
Evening
in Haughton on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Metairie, LA
Evening
in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
168 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
25 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
6h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 92.7
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 336.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 43% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a substantial 186.4-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides a more continuous journey. The drive transitions between different road types, including US 190, meaning you'll experience both faster-paced highway sections and potentially more varied road conditions as you progress through Louisiana. Expect a varied feel behind the wheel, rather than a monotonous interstate grind.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 186.4 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 204.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 336.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 204.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
241 ft1 ft
Total Climb
45 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
241 ft
Elevation Range
240 ft
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 Haughton, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
204.4 mi in|~3h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 336.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 204.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Metairie, LA before the return drive.
