Origin
Metairie Terrace, LA
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Trip from Metairie Terrace, LA to White Castle, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
White Castle, LA
Santiago Peña Bossano
Trip Overview
This 70.3-mile drive from Metairie Terrace to White Castle, Louisiana, is a straightforward, single-day excursion taking about 1 hour and 27 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-10 and then transitioning to Highway 1 North and LA 70, this route is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the journey on faster roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical trip. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this drive is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Louisiana for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 43.4 mi | 49m |
| Highway 1 North | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| LA 70 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Crawford Leblanc Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| LA 3089 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 10th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Metairie Avenue North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 43.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace, LA and White Castle, 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
43 mi
·
49 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 182
Toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto LA 22
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
LA 22
11
Enter roundabout onto LA 70
208 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
12
Continue on LA 70
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto LA 70
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
LA 70
14
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3089
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 3089
Toward LA 3009: Donaldsonville
15
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
16
Continue on LA 1
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 1 North
17
Turn left onto LA 69
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bowie Street
18
Turn right onto Cambre Street
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cambre Street
19
Arrive at destination
Cambre Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 70.3 — 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.
8
46.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 182
Toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
5
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
LA 3089
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 3089 toward LA 3009: Donaldsonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 3009: Donaldsonville
5
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Cambre Street
Turn right onto Cambre Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.65 | $23.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
White Castle, LA
Late night in White Castle on Sunday
Local time
3:13 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
1h 27m 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-focused experience for the majority of this 70.3-mile trip, as 89% of it is spent on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.4 miles on I-10, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition from I-10 to Highway 1 North and LA 70, the character of the drive may shift slightly, though it remains largely a road-focused journey. This route prioritizes efficient travel between Metairie Terrace and White Castle.
89% 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: 43.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Highway 1 North. 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 70.3 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 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 White Castle, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Donaldsonville along the way.
Donaldsonville
46.5 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.4 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 White Castle, 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 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at White Castle, 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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