Origin
Metairie, LA
Morning in Metairie on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie, LA to Bourg, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie, LA
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Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Trip Overview
This 59.6-mile drive from Metairie, LA, to Bourg, LA, is planned for about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With no highway driving, you'll navigate local roads for the entire journey, which is estimated to cost around $9 in fuel. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience. The entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent local feel. Given its short duration, this drive allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| I 310 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| LA 3087 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Highway 24 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| LA 182 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Park Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Country Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie, LA and Bourg, LA.
1
Start on Fagot Avenue
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fagot Avenue
2
Continue on 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
47th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
4
Turn left onto 46th Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
46th Street
5
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
6
Take the exit
425 ft
·
12 sec
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
13
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 90
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 210
Toward LA 182: Houma
18
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft
·
15 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
19
Turn left
204 ft
·
5 sec
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
20
Continue on LA 182
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 182
21
Turn slight left onto LA 3087
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 3087
22
Turn left onto LA 659
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on LA 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
24
Turn right onto Donut Street
250 ft
·
31 sec
·
Donut Street
25
Turn left onto 43
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
26
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
297 ft
·
24 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
27
Turn left onto LA 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
28
Turn right onto Guidry Street
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Guidry Street
29
Arrive at destination
Guidry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Metairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Causeway Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
46th Street
Turn left onto 46th Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
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 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 182 West: Houma
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Bourg, LA
Morning in Bourg on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 59.6-mile route, with a 0% highway share. The journey unfolds primarily on roads like 47th Street, North Causeway Boulevard, and 46th Street, demanding your attention with frequent directional changes. There isn't a significant longest uninterrupted stretch to report, emphasizing the nature of this drive as a continuous engagement with local traffic and intersections. The road's personality is that of a true neighborhood-to-neighborhood or town-to-town connection, rather than an open highway cruise.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Causeway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (46th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: 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 Metairie, LA to Bourg, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Houma
9.2 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 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 Bourg, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Causeway Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (46th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bourg, LA before heading back.
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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