Origin
Paradis, LA
Late night in Paradis on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradis, LA to Metairie, 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
31m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradis, LA
Vika Glitter
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This 23.5-mile drive from Paradis to Metairie, Louisiana, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 27 minutes. It's a single-day adventure, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be navigating Highway 90, I-310 North, and I-10 East during this journey through the Southeast region of Louisiana. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, it's an economical option for getting from point A to point B. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local commute than a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| US Highway 90 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Early Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 46th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fagot Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 310
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradis, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Early Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Early Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 90
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
4
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
6
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
10
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
11
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
12
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
13
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
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, LA
Late night in Metairie on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 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
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
31m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 23.5-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you won't be experiencing long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate cruising. Instead, this route is more about navigating through local roads and making a series of turns, typical of a drive that connects communities rather than traversing vast distances. The profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to navigation due to the frequent changes in direction, keeping you engaged throughout the short 27-minute duration.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on I 310.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 310 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Paradis, LA and Metairie, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans, Mandeville and Causeway Boulevard South.
New Orleans
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
Mandeville
22.1 mi in
|
~27m
Causeway Boulevard South
22.2 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 11.1 miles on I 310. 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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