Origin
Montz, LA
Morning in Montz on Sunday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montz, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montz, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
This 23.6-mile drive from Montz, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is a short hop, easily completed in about 37 minutes. It's a perfect one-day trip, with no need to break it up. You'll be navigating a mix of main roads including Airline Highway and I-10, with about 36% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a budget-friendly journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll stay within familiar territory. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| I 10 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| CC Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| I 310 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Metairie Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mayflower Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montz, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto LA 628
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
3
Continue on LA 628
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
CC Road
4
Turn right onto US 61
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 310
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 310
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
9
Merge onto I 10
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto LA 3152
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Parkway
13
Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
253 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Metairie Avenue
14
Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Metairie Avenue
15
Turn right onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Division Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 61 / Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
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.
Toward I 310: Boutte, New Orleans
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 310 North: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 310 North: New Orleans
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
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 226
Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
8
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Metairie Terrace, LA
Morning in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
7:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
37m 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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. While 36% of your journey will be on highways, you'll also experience the character of local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Airline Highway, offering a sustained period of travel before potential turns or changes in speed. This drive isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it provides a varied driving experience as you transition between different types of roads.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Airline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 61 / Airline Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Montz, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Clearview Parkway South.
New Orleans
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
Clearview Parkway South
21 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Airline Highway. 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 Metairie Terrace, 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 3.6 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Metairie Terrace, 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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