Merrydale, LA Road Trips
Merrydale, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 74 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Merrydale, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
76.1 mi
Metairie, LA
Quickest Drive
14m
Baton Rouge, LA
Plan Around Merrydale, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Merrydale, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Merrydale, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Merrydale, LA
Driving from Merrydale, LA
On average, trips departing from Merrydale, LA run 74 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 76 miles (1h 35m), while the shortest is just 71 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Merrydale, LA most often head toward Metairie, LA (76.1 mi, 1h 34m), Metairie Terrace, LA (75.7 mi, 1h 35m), and Kenner, LA (70.9 mi, 1h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 74-mile drive from Merrydale, LA, expect to burn about 2.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Merrydale, LA and 2 routes heading into Merrydale, LA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 71 to 76 miles.
The longest mapped route from Merrydale, LA covers 76 miles and takes approximately 1h 35m. Shorter options start at just 71 miles.
The average route from Merrydale, LA runs about 74 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Merrydale, LA include Metairie, LA, Metairie Terrace, LA and Kenner, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Merrydale, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,149
Median Income
$41,986
Median Home Value
$124,300
Median Age
35.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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