Origin
Village Saint George, LA
Morning in Village Saint George on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Village Saint George, 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
1h 18m
Distance
66 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 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Village Saint George, LA
TBD Traveller
Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
This 65.6-mile journey from Village Saint George, LA, to Metairie, LA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Perkins Road, Pecue Lane, and Causeway Boulevard, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10, making it an economical option. This route offers a local driving experience through the Southeast region of Louisiana. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 62.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Perkins Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pecue Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Michel Delving Road | 0.2 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 10
— 62.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Village Saint George, LA and Metairie, LA.
1
Start on Michel Delving Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Michel Delving Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perkins Road
3
Turn left onto Pecue Lane
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pecue Lane
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 10
63 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
9
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
10
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
12
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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Village Saint George, 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 62.9 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
5
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
North Causeway Boulevard
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
47th Street
Turn left onto 47th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.97 one way
$19.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.85 | $23.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 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 | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
6:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 18m 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 the entirety of this 65.6-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route is characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than long stretches of highway. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be actively engaged with the road. You'll experience a consistent local driving feel throughout the approximately 1 hour and 6 minute journey, with no significant shift towards highway speeds or characteristics.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Perkins Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near I 10.
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 66 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 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.9 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 1.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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