Origin
Saint Rose, LA
Late night in Saint Rose on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Rose, 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
23m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Rose, LA
Antonio Garcia Prats
Metairie Terrace, LA
Esmihel Muhammed
Trip Overview
Saint Rose to Metairie Terrace is 11.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Airline Drive/River Road/West Airline Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's ideal for a quick trip or as a segment within a larger regional exploration. You'll encounter local traffic and typical suburban driving conditions throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Drive | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| River Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Airline Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Alliance Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Derbigny Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Drive
— 6.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Rose, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto LA 48
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
3
Turn left onto Alliance Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Alliance Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 61
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Airline Highway
5
Continue on US 61
6.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Airline Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Division Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Derbigny Street
210 ft
·
14 sec
·
Derbigny Street
8
Turn left onto Division Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Division Street
9
Turn right onto Cypress Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cypress Street
10
Turn left onto Mayflower Drive
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mayflower Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Mayflower Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 48 / River Road
Turn left onto LA 48 / River Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Cypress Street
Turn right onto Cypress Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Mayflower Drive
Turn left onto Mayflower Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Metairie Terrace on Sunday
Local time
5:28 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
1 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
23m 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?
This trip is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 6.2 miles along Airline Drive. Expect to encounter regular intersections and local traffic patterns throughout the 11.2-mile route. The 23-minute estimated travel time reflects consistent, moderate speeds on these non-highway roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Airline Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near LA 48 / River Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (LA 48 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Airline Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.3 miles (LA 48 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Division Street): Navigation decision point.
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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