Origin
Old Jefferson, LA
Morning in Old Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
10:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Jefferson, LA to Metairie, 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 20m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Jefferson, LA
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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.7-mile drive from Old Jefferson, LA, to Metairie, LA, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of it utilizing major roads like I-10. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical option for a quick journey within Louisiana's Southeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip is all about efficient travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 61.2 mi | 1h 8m |
| Barringer Foreman Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Barringer Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Highland Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Perkins Road East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| President Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Jefferson, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Associate Drive
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
Associate Drive
2
Turn left onto Chairman Avenue
337 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chairman Avenue
3
Turn right onto President Drive
395 ft
·
23 sec
·
President Drive
4
Turn left onto Barringer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Barringer Road
5
Continue on Barringer Foreman Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Barringer Foreman Road
6
Continue on Old Perkins Road East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Perkins Road East
7
Turn right onto LA 42
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Highland Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
61 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
14
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
15
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
16
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
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 Old Jefferson, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
President Drive
Turn right onto President Drive
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
LA 42 / Highland Road
Turn right onto LA 42 / Highland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
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 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.92 one way
$19.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
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 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $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
Metairie, LA
Morning in Metairie on Sunday
Local time
10:10 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 on this 65.7-mile journey, as 93% of the route consists of major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on I-10, featuring a continuous stretch of 61.2 miles. You'll also navigate parts of Barringer Foreman Road and North Causeway Boulevard, which will break up the interstate driving slightly. This profile suggests a drive that is primarily about covering distance efficiently rather than experiencing varied scenery or winding roads.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Barringer Foreman Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near President Drive.
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 65.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (President Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (LA 42 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 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 Metairie, 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 0.1 miles (President Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (LA 42 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: 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, 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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