Many, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is 273 miles and takes about 5h 11m via I 49 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on interstates, making it a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its directness, as it avoids complex navigation and focuses on covering ground.
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
136.7 miles from Many, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 49
118 mi
1h 59m
I 10
74.7 mi
1h 25m
US 190
49.5 mi
1h 3m
Natchitoches Highway
22.6 mi
27m
LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
5m
West Metairie Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
San Antonio Avenue
1 mi
1m
Clearview Parkway
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 118 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Many, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on Sabine Street
20 ft·6 sec·Sabine Street
2
Turn left onto North Capitol Street
173 ft·12 sec·North Capitol Street
3
Turn left onto LA 6
0.3 mi·22 sec·San Antonio Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 6
0.8 mi·52 sec·San Antonio Avenue
5
Continue on LA 6
23 mi·27 min·Natchitoches Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 49 South: AlexandriaUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 49
118 mi·1 hr 59 min·I 49
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
9
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft·9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto US 190
49 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
13
Merge onto I 10
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Exit 226Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long BridgeUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi·2 min·Clearview Parkway
17
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft·6 sec·West Metairie Avenue
18
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·West Metairie Avenue
19
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Division Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·Mayflower Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Trip Plan
Leaving in the morning should give you ample time to reach Metairie Terrace before evening. With a drive time of just over 5 hours, you can comfortably complete this in one day. There's one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Given the substantial highway share, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 118-mile stretch on I 49, and ensure you have enough to reach a service area. The $41 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 136.7 miles from Many, LA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118 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 60 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 23m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie Terrace, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Many, 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 Many, LA
This is one driving day of about 273.4 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Many, 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 118 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 and 270.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Capitol Street
Turn left onto North Capitol Street
Navigation decision point
6
23.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
142.5 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
270.6 mi into trip|~5h 4m in
Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
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 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
8
270.7 mi into trip|~5h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.95 one way
$75.91 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$42.46
$84.93
premium
$4.29
$46.17
$92.33
diesel
$4.80
$51.62
$103.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82
1
$28.71
$13.12
Efficient EV
68.4
0
$23.92
$10.94
EV Truck/SUV
109.4
1
$38.28
$17.50
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Many, LA
Late night
in Many on Sunday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:23PM CDT until July 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Destination
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night
in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:23PM CDT until July 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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
4 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 11m 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 37.7
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 273.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 90% of this 273-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 118 miles on I 49. Expect relatively smooth sailing for the majority of the trip, with the character shifting when you transition off the interstates closer to your destination. Pay attention to the numerous exits you'll encounter on I 10 as you approach the New Orleans metropolitan area.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near North Capitol Street.
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 17 significant decision points across 273.4 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: near the start (North Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.5 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
271 ft1 ft
Total Climb
12 ft
Total Descent
282 ft
Highest Point
271 ft
Elevation Range
270 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 Many, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Many (pronounced like the given name "Manny") is a small town in Central Louisiana and is the parish seat of Sabine Parish. The town is also the gateway to the Louisiana portion of the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 273.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m 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 118 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Terrace, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.5 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 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Metairie Terrace, LA before the return drive.
