Metairie, LA Road Trips
Metairie, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 21 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Metairie, LA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
78
Longest Drive
366.5 mi
Springhill, LA
Quickest Drive
12m
New Orleans, LA
Plan Around Metairie, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Metairie, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Metairie, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA to Springhill, LA
Metairie, LA to Vivian, LA
Metairie, LA to Winnfield, LA
Metairie, LA to Broussard, LA
Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA
Metairie, LA to Cade, LA
Metairie, LA to Erwinville, LA
Metairie, LA to Watson, LA
Metairie, LA to Greenwood, LA
Metairie, LA to Donaldsonville, LA
Metairie, LA to Schriever, LA
Metairie, LA to Thibodaux, LA
Metairie, LA to Gray, LA
Metairie, LA to Ponchatoula, LA
Metairie, LA to South Vacherie, LA
Metairie, LA to Paulina, LA
Metairie, LA to Montegut, LA
Metairie, LA to Montz, LA
Driving from Metairie, LA
The typical drive from Metairie, LA covers about 100 miles and takes around 2h 1m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 367 miles (7h 4m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Metairie, LA include Springhill, LA (366.5 mi, 7h 4m), Vivian, LA (352 mi, 6h 36m), Winnfield, LA (244.8 mi, 4h 47m), Broussard, LA (147.2 mi, 3h 13m), and Abbeville, LA (144.2 mi, 2h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 100-mile drive from Metairie, LA, expect to burn about 3.9 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. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 21 mapped routes leaving Metairie, LA and 57 routes heading into Metairie, LA, covering 78 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 367 miles.
The longest mapped route from Metairie, LA covers 367 miles and takes approximately 7h 4m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Metairie, LA runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Metairie, LA include Springhill, LA, Vivian, LA, Winnfield, LA and Broussard, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Metairie, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
138,995
Median Income
$73,256
Median Home Value
$308,900
Median Age
41.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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