Jeanerette, LA to Metairie, LA is 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m via US 90 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This direct drive primarily stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. If you're looking for a quick trip with minimal fuss, this route should fit the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Jeanerette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
92.5 mi
1h 44m
I 310
11.1 mi
12m
I 10
7.5 mi
9m
Canal Street
1.9 mi
3m
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
47th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
46th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Fagot Avenue
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Longest stretch:
US 90
— 92.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeanerette, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on LA 671
1.9 mi·3 min·Canal Street
2
Turn left
0.4 mi·45 sec
3
Merge onto US 90
92 mi·1 hr 44 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
5
Continue on I 310
11 mi·12 min·I 310
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 10 East: New Orleans
7
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi·9 min·I 10
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 228Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard SouthUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·North Causeway Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft·5 sec·46th Street
12
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft·17 sec·North Causeway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·47th Street
14
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Aiming to leave Jeanerette in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to arrive in Metairie with ample daylight. While the route is mostly highway, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant services could be the 92.5 miles on US 90. You likely won't need more than one brief stop for gas or a quick break during this trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Jeanerette, LA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.5 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Jeanerette, 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 Jeanerette, LA
This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jeanerette, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 92.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 114.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
94.7 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
106 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 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
114.3 mi into trip|~2h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.44 one way
$34.89 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.15
$38.30
premium
$4.56
$20.73
$41.46
diesel
$5.61
$25.50
$51.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.7
0
$12.13
$5.54
Efficient EV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
EV Truck/SUV
46.2
0
$16.17
$7.39
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jeanerette, LA
Morning
in Jeanerette on Sunday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Metairie, LA
Morning
in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
10:10 AM
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
21 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
2h 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 92.5 miles primarily on US 90, which sets the tone for much of the journey. Expect a consistent pace as you transition onto I-310 and then I-10, largely keeping you on high-speed, limited-access roads. The character is predominantly that of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.5 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort6/10
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 115.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.2 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Jeanerette, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
94.7 mi in|~1h 48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.5 miles on US 90. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie, LA before heading back.
