Road Trips from Metairie, LA
Metairie is a great launchpad for short hops into Louisiana's unique landscape. You've got a handful of destinations within an hour's drive, perfect for a quick escape. Many of these routes pass by or include access to the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, offering a dose of culture close to home. If you're looking for something a bit longer, there are options stretching up to six hours, venturing further into the state with varied terrain and multiple park opportunities.
Total Routes
6
Shortest
4.8h
With Parks Nearby
6
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Vivian, LA
6h 36m352 mi one way
For a significant drive, Vivian is 352 miles away and takes about 6.6 hours. This route has a mixed highway and surface profile and a high drive score of 10. You’ll have access to both Cane River Creole National Historical Park and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Olla, LA
4h 45m243.3 mi one way
Blanchard, LA
6h 9m329.2 mi one way
Springhill, LA
7h 4m366.5 mi one way
Springhill is a longer excursion at 366.5 miles, requiring 7.1 hours. This route mixes highway and surface roads and has a drive score of 9. You can visit both Cane River Creole National Historical Park and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Winnfield, LA
4h 47m244.8 mi one way
Winnfield is 244.8 miles away, a drive of about 4.8 hours. This trip is mostly highway. You’ll have access to both New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Cane River Creole National Historical Park, offering diverse historical stops.
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Vivian, LA
6h 36m352 mi one way
Olla, LA
4h 45m243.3 mi one way
Blanchard, LA
6h 9m329.2 mi one way
Springhill, LA
7h 4m366.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant, mostly flat terrain for drives near Metairie. Proximity to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park makes it ideal for cultural day trips.
Summer
Summer drives are manageable with many short-hop options under an hour. Access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park remains consistent.
Fall
Fall weather is suitable for exploring the varied terrain on longer routes. Parks like New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park are accessible.
Winter
Winter drives present consistent, mostly flat terrain. Day trips are easy, with New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park available as a nearby attraction.
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