Mansura to Metairie is 153.4 miles and takes about 3h 16m via I 10 and LA 1, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region of the state to another part of the Southeast. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this is a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it to be a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or complexities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Mansura, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
76.5 mi
1h 27m
LA 1
43.9 mi
1h 1m
Airline Highway
11.4 mi
14m
False River Road
8.3 mi
11m
Wye Road
4.3 mi
5m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
Hospital Road
1.8 mi
3m
Highway 1186
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 76.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansura, LA and Metairie, LA.
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Start on LA 107
0.8 mi·1 min·Leglise Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1186
0.9 mi·1 min·Highway 1186
3
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 1186
0.4 mi·42 sec·Highway 1186
4
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
44 mi·1 hr 1 min·LA 1
5
Turn right onto LA 1
1.8 mi·3 min·Hospital Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
8.3 mi·11 min·False River Road
7
Continue on LA 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Wye Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; LA 1
11 mi·14 min·Airline Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
11
Merge onto I 10
77 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 228Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard SouthUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·North Causeway Boulevard
15
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft·5 sec·46th Street
16
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft·17 sec·North Causeway Boulevard
17
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·47th Street
18
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over three hours, this is a perfect route for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to make the most of daylight. The longest stretch without a major road change is 76.5 miles on I 10, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before entering this segment. While there's only one recommended stop, keep an eye out for convenient rest areas or service plazas along I 10 for quick breaks.
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 76.7 miles from Mansura, LA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 34 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Mansura, 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 Mansura, LA
This is one driving day of about 153.4 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Mansura, 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 10 for about 76.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 47.8 and 153.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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47.8 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|LA 1 / False River Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1 / False River Road
Navigation decision point
5
75.6 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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152.1 mi into trip|~3h 13m 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...
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152.2 mi into trip|~3h 13m 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
5
153.2 mi into trip|~3h 15m in|North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.17 one way
$46.33 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.43
$50.86
premium
$4.56
$27.53
$55.07
diesel
$5.61
$33.87
$67.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.11
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.42
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Mansura, LA
Morning
in Mansura on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Metairie, LA
Morning
in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Livonia, LA
77 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 16m 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.
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 153.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 82% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 10, including a continuous stretch of 76.5 miles. While the route incorporates some local roads like LA 1 and Airline Highway, the character is largely shaped by the efficiency of interstate travel. Expect a consistent pace for much of the drive, punctuated by the transitions onto and off of the main highways.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.8 miles in near LA 1 / False River Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 153.4 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 47.8 miles (LA 1 / False River Road): Navigation decision point; at 75.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 153.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.5 miles on I 10. 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 47.8 miles (LA 1 / False River Road): Navigation decision point; at 75.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 152.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Metairie, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
