Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Arabi, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Arabi, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
Navigating from Metairie Terrace to Arabi is a quick 11.6-mile journey across Southeast Louisiana that typically takes about 23 minutes. Because this is such a compact trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a combination of Airline Drive, I-10, and Saint Claude Avenue to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a very budget-friendly transit. It is a straightforward local commute, perfect if you are looking to move between these two points efficiently. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of the state, you won't experience significant shifts in geography or climate during your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Claude Avenue | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Airline Drive | 3 mi | 6m |
| I 10 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Claiborne Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| St Roch Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Severn Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saint Claude Avenue
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Arabi, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
2
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Cypress Street
3
Turn right onto Severn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Severn Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 61
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Airline Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Westbank
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 10 East: Downtown, Slidell
7
Merge onto I 10
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 236B
Toward LA 39: North Claibourne Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on LA 39
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Claiborne Avenue
11
Continue on LA 39
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Robertson Street
12
Turn right onto St Roch Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
St Roch Avenue
13
Turn left onto LA 46
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
14
Turn right onto Aycock Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Aycock Street
15
Arrive at destination
Aycock Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — 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
|
Cypress Street
Turn left onto Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Severn Avenue
Turn right onto Severn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Downtown, Slidell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East: Downtown, Slidell
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward LA 39: North Claibourne Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 236B
Toward LA 39: North Claibourne Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Arabi, LA
Late night in Arabi on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
2 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
23m 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 that demands your full attention as you transition between different road types. Only about 25 percent of this route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local streets. You will encounter a mix of fast-paced segments and tight turns, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring just 3.1 miles along Saint Claude Avenue. This layout creates a shifting rhythm behind the wheel, transitioning from the busier flow of I-10 to the more localized feel of the city streets. It is not an interstate grind, so be prepared for a drive that requires frequent adjustments and active navigation.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Saint Claude Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cypress Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 11.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Severn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Terrace, LA to Arabi, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Slidell along the way.
Slidell
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Saint Claude Avenue. 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 Arabi, 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: near the start (Cypress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Severn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arabi, 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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