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Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Gramercy, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

40.6 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Metairie Terrace, LA, LA

Metairie Terrace, LA

Esmihel Muhammed

Downtown Gramercy, LA, LA

Gramercy, LA

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

Metairie Terrace, LA to Gramercy, LA is 40.6 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 10 and LA 641, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana. Expect a quick drive that primarily utilizes interstate highways, making it a straightforward transit. It’s a practical option for getting from one point to another without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 31.3 mi 36m
LA 641 5.8 mi 8m
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
East Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 10 — 31.3 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Gramercy, LA.

1

Start on Mayflower Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
2

Continue on Civic Street

396 ft · 18 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 LA 3152

1.2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 36 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 194 Toward LA 641 South: Gramercy, Lutcher
10

Turn left onto LA 641

3.9 mi · 5 min · LA 641
11

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125

0.2 mi · 19 sec · LA 641; LA 3125
12

Turn left onto LA 641

1.7 mi · 2 min · LA 641
13

Arrive at destination

LA 641

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

suburb city of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenner, LA

20 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

Paulina, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kenner, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Waltham Street

Turn right onto Waltham Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway

Turn right onto LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
34.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward LA 641 South: Gramercy, Lutcher

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 194 Toward LA 641 South: Gramercy, Lutcher

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.13 one way

$12.26 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $6.73 $13.46
premium $4.56 $7.29 $14.57
diesel $5.61 $8.96 $17.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.55 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Metairie Terrace, LA

Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday

Local time

9:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gramercy, LA

Morning in Gramercy on Sunday

Local time

9:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

20 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

53m 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?

This drive is 94% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest stretch on I 10 covers 31.3 miles, offering a consistent cruising experience. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically LA 641, for the final portion of the trip. Expect to notice the frequent exits and merges characteristic of interstate travel for the majority of this drive.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 641. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Waltham Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 40.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Waltham Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Gramercy, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Lutcher along the way.

Lutcher

34.4 mi in | ~44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 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.

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 (Waltham Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Gramercy, 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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