Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Old Jefferson, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.6 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
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
Old Jefferson, LA
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Trip Overview
Metairie Terrace, LA to Old Jefferson, LA is 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m via I 10 and Barringer Foreman Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Louisiana. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient transit. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a day trip or a segment of a larger journey. Consider this route if you need to move between these two points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 59.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Barringer Foreman Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Barringer Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Highland Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Perkins Road East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 59.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Old Jefferson, 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
59 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 166
Toward LA 42: Highland Road
10
Keep slight right at fork
291 ft
·
7 sec
Toward LA 42 East: Highland Road, Perkins Road, Dixie Landin and Blue Bayou
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto LA 42
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Highland Road
12
Turn left onto Old Perkins Road East
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Perkins Road East
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Barringer Foreman Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Barringer Foreman Road
14
Turn slight right onto Boringer Road
468 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boringer Road
15
Continue on Barringer Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Barringer Road
16
Turn right onto President Drive
395 ft
·
22 sec
·
President Drive
17
Turn left onto Chairman Avenue
337 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chairman Avenue
18
Turn right onto Associate Drive
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Associate Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Associate Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
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.
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward LA 42: Highland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 166
Toward LA 42: Highland Road
9
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 42 East: Highland Road, Perkins Road, Dixie Landin and Blue Bayou
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward LA 42 East: Highland Road, Perkins Road,...
5
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Old Perkins Road East
Turn left onto Old Perkins Road East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Old Jefferson, LA
Late night in Old Jefferson on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 21m 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 92% highway, meaning you'll be on I 10 for the vast majority of the 65.6 miles. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 59.4 miles. You'll transition to surface roads like Barringer Foreman Road and Clearview Parkway for the final segment. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate this mostly interstate route. This structure means you'll be cruising at highway speeds for most of the trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Barringer Foreman Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near LA 3152 / Clearview Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 62.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.4 miles on I 10. 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 Old Jefferson, 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: 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 62.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Jefferson, 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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