Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
118.2 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Cecilia, LA
Israyosoy S.
This 118.2-mile drive from Metairie Terrace, LA to Cecilia, LA takes about 2 hours and 21 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on I-10, covering 95% of the journey on highways. Budget around $18 for fuel for this journey through Louisiana's Southeast region. This route is straightforward, making it a practical option for anyone looking to travel efficiently between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 111.2 mi | 2h 7m |
| Grand Point Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Cecilia Senior High School Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waltham Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Civic Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Cecilia, LA.
Start on Mayflower Drive
Continue on Civic Street
Turn right onto Waltham Street
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
Turn right onto LA 3152
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
Continue on LA 347
Turn left onto LA 347
Continue on LA 347
Turn left onto LA 355
Arrive at destination
Given the 2 hour and 21-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow you to reach Cecilia with plenty of daylight. Since the longest stretch on I-10 is over 111 miles, plan for a mid-drive break before you get too tired. While there are no designated stops mentioned, you'll find services along I-10. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-10 to Grand Point Highway as you get closer to Cecilia; this is where you'll start to experience the local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cecilia, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Metairie Terrace, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Metairie Terrace, LA
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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.
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Metairie Terrace, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 114.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$17.85 one way
$35.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.60 | $39.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.41 | $5.67 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.55 | $7.56 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Cecilia on Sunday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this trip, with 95% of the 118.2 miles taking place on major roadways. The bulk of your travel will be on I-10, offering a long, uninterrupted stretch of 111.2 miles. As you approach your destination, you'll transition to local roads like Grand Point Highway and Cecilia Senior High School Highway, providing a slight change of pace from the interstate. This blend means you'll cover a lot of ground quickly before a brief taste of more local driving.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Grand Point Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 118.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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