Origin
Homer, LA
Evening in Homer on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer, LA to Metairie, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
328.5 mi
529 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This 328.5-mile drive from Homer, Louisiana, to Metairie, Louisiana, is a substantial journey that can be comfortably completed in about 6 hours and 26 minutes. Given the duration and distance, it's best suited as a single-day trip, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without feeling overly rushed. The estimated fuel cost for this Southeast region to Southeast region route is around $50. You'll primarily navigate via Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 425 before merging onto I-10, offering a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with local road travel. This route is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B within Louisiana.
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
164.2 miles from Homer, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | 79.3 mi | 1h 34m |
| US 425 | 76.2 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 10 | 72.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway | 70 mi | 1h 16m |
| LA 9 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| West Main | 3 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Seargent Prentiss Drive
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on this road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left
221 ft
·
9 sec
3
Continue on US 79; LA 9
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main
4
Enter roundabout onto LA 9
204 ft
·
3 sec
·
LA 9
5
Continue on LA 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
LA 9
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
7
Merge onto I 20
70 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
9
Turn right onto US 425
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
US 425
10
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
11
Merge onto US 61
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
13
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 110
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 10
73 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
21
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
22
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
23
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-and-a-half-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Homer to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the New Orleans metropolitan area. With just one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a break around the halfway point or when you transition to I-10. The estimated fuel cost of $50 is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the longer stretches on Seargent Prentiss Drive, to ensure you don't run low before reaching a service area.
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 164.2 miles from Homer, LA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 72 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.2 miles or 3h 11m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Homer, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Homer, LA
This is one driving day of about 328.5 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Homer, 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.2 miles from Homer, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 327.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
LA 9
Enter roundabout onto LA 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East: Monroe
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
6
254 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
327.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 22m 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
327.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 22m 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
$49.61 one way
$99.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $54.46 | $108.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $58.96 | $117.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.53 | $145.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.49 | $15.77 |
| Efficient EV | 82.1 | 0 | $28.74 | $13.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.4 | 1 | $45.99 | $21.02 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Metairie, LA
Evening in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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 26m 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.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 328.5
View on nps.gov
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 90.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed driving profile, with approximately 53% of the journey on highways. You'll begin on roads like Seargent Prentiss Drive, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 79.3 miles on this particular road. As you progress, the drive transitions to more significant highways and eventually I-10, which will likely feel like a faster-paced, more direct segment. Expect a blend of rural and semi-urban environments, with the character of the drive evolving from more open stretches to busier corridors closer to your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 3 miles in near LA 9.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 328.5 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 3 miles (LA 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 254 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Homer, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
89.5 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 328.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m 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 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. 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 3 miles (LA 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 254 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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.
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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