Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to Paulina, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 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
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Paulina, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
This 42.9-mile journey from Metairie Terrace, LA, to Paulina, LA, is a quick one, clocking in at just 57 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll spend 94% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-10 and LA 641. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for a short excursion. The drive offers a straightforward highway-focused experience, making it easy to navigate without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within Louisiana's Southeast region, so you won't be crossing state lines or major geographical divides.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 31.3 mi | 36m |
| LA 641 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| LA 44 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Airline Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waltham Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 31.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and Paulina, 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
·
3 min
·
LA 641
13
Turn left onto LA 3274
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Airline Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto LA 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 44
15
Arrive at destination
LA 44
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 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 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
$6.48 one way
$12.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Paulina, LA
Late night in Paulina on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 highway-centric experience on this route, with an impressive 94% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.3 miles, primarily on I-10, so be prepared for sustained highway speeds. While the initial portion involves interstate travel, the route transitions to state highways like LA 641 and LA 44, offering a slight change in scenery and driving feel. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and focus on getting you to your destination quickly via well-maintained roads.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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 11 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 42.9 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 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.
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 Paulina, 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 57m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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. 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 Paulina, 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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