Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Night in Metairie Terrace on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bourg, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 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 Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Bourg, LA
Eric Seddon
Trip Overview
This 59.1-mile drive from Metairie Terrace, LA, to Bourg, LA, is a straightforward, 1 hour and 22-minute excursion. With no highway driving, it's a turn-heavy local journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll be sticking to local roads like Civic Street, Waltham Street, and West Metairie Avenue North throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Southeast region, traversing familiar Louisiana landscapes. Plan for a relaxed pace, as the nature of the drive allows for flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Street | — | — |
| Waltham Street | — | — |
| West Metairie Avenue North | — | — |
| Clearview Parkway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| I 310 South | — | — |
| US 90 West | — | — |
| LA 182 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Civic Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Bourg, LA.
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
2
Continue on Civic Street
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Civic Street
3
Turn right onto Waltham Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Waltham Street
4
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue North
5
Turn right onto Clearview Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
7 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
10
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 90 West: Houma
12
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
7 min
13
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
15
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
LA 182: Houma
17
Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma
489 ft
·
16 sec
·
LA 182 West: Houma
18
Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
LA 182 West: Houma
19
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
20
Turn slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
21
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Park Avenue
22
Continue on Highway 24
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 24
23
Turn right onto Donut Street
249 ft
·
31 sec
·
Donut Street
24
Turn left onto Country Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Country Drive
25
Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
295 ft
·
25 sec
·
Klondyke Bridge
26
Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
27
Turn right onto Guidry Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Guidry Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 29.6 miles from Metairie Terrace, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 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 | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
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
Night in Bourg on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
3 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 22m 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 highly localized driving experience on this route, with a 0% highway share. The profile is 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and town centers frequently. There isn't a 'longest stretch' specified, suggesting a continuous series of turns and intersections rather than long, open road segments. This type of drive requires constant attention to navigation and local traffic patterns. You'll likely experience a varied pace, slowing down for town crossings and then picking up slightly on straighter local road sections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Civic Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bourg, LA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bourg, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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