Logansport to Metairie is 313.8 miles and takes about 5 hours 59 minutes via I 49 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Northwest region down to the Southeast. The majority of your travel will be on major interstates, making for a straightforward trip. With a driving time under six hours, this is a manageable one-day excursion, especially if you get an early start.
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
156.9 miles from Logansport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 49
152.6 mi
2h 33m
I 10
76.5 mi
1h 27m
US 190
49.5 mi
1h 3m
Main Street
18.5 mi
27m
McArthur Drive
8 mi
11m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
Polk Street
1.1 mi
1m
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 152.6 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logansport, LA and Metairie, LA.
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Start on US 84
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto Creech Street
133 ft·12 sec·Creech Street
3
Turn left onto US 84
0.1 mi·10 sec·U.S. Highway 84
4
Turn slight right onto US 84
18 mi·27 min·Main Street
5
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi·1 min·Washington Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 84; US 171
0.6 mi·44 sec·Jenkins Street
7
Turn right onto US 84
1.1 mi·1 min·Polk Street
8
Turn straight onto US 84; LA 175
8.0 mi·11 min·McArthur Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
10
Merge onto I 49
153 mi·2 hr 33 min·I 49
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
12
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft·9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
13
Merge onto US 190
49 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
15
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
16
Merge onto I 10
77 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 228Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard SouthUse 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
An early morning departure from Logansport is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you near Metairie. Since the drive is under six hours, you can comfortably complete it in one day without needing an overnight stop. Plan for one break, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant service areas could be on I 49, and the estimated fuel cost is $47.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.9 miles from Logansport, LA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.6 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 69 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.9 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
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 Logansport, 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 Logansport, LA
This is one driving day of about 313.8 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Logansport, 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 I 49 for about 152.6 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 312.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Creech Street
Turn left onto Creech Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84 / U.S. Highway 84
Turn left onto US 84 / U.S. Highway 84
Navigation decision point
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182.6 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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312.5 mi into trip|~5h 55m 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
312.6 mi into trip|~5h 55m 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
$47.39 one way
$94.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$52.02
$104.05
premium
$4.56
$56.32
$112.65
diesel
$5.61
$69.28
$138.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.1
1
$32.95
$15.06
Efficient EV
78.5
0
$27.46
$12.55
EV Truck/SUV
125.5
1
$43.93
$20.08
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
Logansport, LA
Morning
in Logansport on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Metairie, LA
Morning
in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
157 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
5h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 75.7
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 313.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 90% of this drive on highways, with the bulk of it being on I 49. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 152.6 miles on I 49. Expect a fairly continuous highway experience until you get closer to your destination, where the number of exits will likely increase as you approach the New Orleans metropolitan area.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.6 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Creech Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 313.8 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 0.1 miles (Creech Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 84 / U.S. Highway 84): Navigation decision point; at 182.6 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Logansport, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
182 mi in|~3h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 313.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152.6 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Creech Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 84 / U.S. Highway 84): Navigation decision point; at 182.6 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 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.
