Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Gramercy, LA
Israyosoy S.
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Gramercy, 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
Take the exit
Turn left onto LA 641
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3125
Turn left onto LA 641
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn right onto Waltham Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward LA 641 South: Gramercy, Lutcher
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Gramercy on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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