Metairie, LA Road Trips
Metairie, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 280 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Metairie, LA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
23
Longest Drive
366.5 mi
Springhill, LA
Quickest Drive
3h 47m
Lake Charles, 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 Blanchard, LA
Metairie, LA to Bastrop, LA
Metairie, LA to Richwood, LA
Metairie, LA to Merryville, LA
Metairie, LA to Winnfield, LA
Metairie, LA to Olla, LA
Metairie, LA to Sulphur, LA
Driving from Metairie, LA
The typical drive from Metairie, LA covers about 280 miles and takes around 5h 26m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 367 miles (7h 4m), while the shortest is just 209 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Metairie, LA include Springhill, LA (366.5 mi, 7h 4m), Vivian, LA (352 mi, 6h 36m), Blanchard, LA (329.2 mi, 6h 9m), Bastrop, LA (267.8 mi, 5h 26m), and Richwood, LA (262.4 mi, 5h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 280-mile drive from Metairie, LA, expect to burn about 11 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Metairie, LA and 14 routes heading into Metairie, LA, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 209 to 367 miles.
The longest mapped route from Metairie, LA covers 367 miles and takes approximately 7h 4m. Shorter options start at just 209 miles.
The average route from Metairie, LA runs about 280 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 26m. 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, Blanchard, LA and Bastrop, 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.
Notable People from Metairie, LA
A sampling of people born in Metairie, LA.
Ellen DeGeneres
1958
American comedian, television host, actress, and writer (born 1958)
Sal Khan
1976
American educator (born 1976)
Ashley Scott
1977
American actress
Jon Batiste
1986
American musician and singer (b. 1986)
Madison Wolfe
2002
American actress
Lucas Kozeniesky
1995
American sport shooter
Linda Tuero
1950
American tennis player
Jarvis Landry
1992
American football player
Wendy Dascomb
1949
American model
City data from Wikidata (Q126661), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Metairie, LA
Metairie is the largest suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish.
At the start of the 20th century, most of what is now Metaire was a mixture of farmland and swamp. In the 1910s and 1920s, suburban development from neighboring New Orleans spread along Metaire Ridge, natural high ground along winding Metaire Road. Most development, however, occurred in the boom following World War II. While lacking the history and architecture of New Orleans, Metairie is an economic center in Greater New Orleans.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, carrying Causeway Blvd over lake Pontchartrain, is the longest bridge over water in the world.
Bear's Poboys (Bear's at Gennaro's), 3206 Metairie Road, ☏ +1 504 833-9226. M-Sa 11AM-8:30PM, Su 11AM-3PM. Locally popular po-boy sandwich shop in Gennaro's bar. (updated Oct 2020) Ben's Burgers, 2008 Clearview Parkway. 11AM-11PM. Chargrilled burgers and chicken sandwiches. (updated Oct 2020) Cafe Equator, 2920 Severn Ave. Thai food. Frosty's Cafe, 3400 Cleary Ave. Small restaurant serves Vietnamese food and po-boys; their tasty bubble-teas and fresh fruit drinks are popular for take out as well. Kosher Cajun, 3519 Severn Avenue. Kosher New York-style deli, with some kosher Louisiana items on the menu. Also has a kosher grocery. Tel. 888-2010 Lee's Hamburgers 3 locations, 904 Veterans Blvd; 3516 Veterans; 1507 Metairie Road. Small local chain of burger joints. Royal China, 600 Veterans Blvd. Dim-sum and other southern Chinese. Stella Pizzeria & Restaurant, 4421 Clearview Pkwy, ☏ +1 504-309-7677. Pizza and pasta. Drago's, 3232 N Arnoult Rd (6 blocks back from Veterans across from Lakeside Mall), ☏ +1 504-304-9578. Seafood & Creole; a Metaire institution since 1969. Vincent's 4411 Chastant (just back from West Esplanade Avenue; 1 block up from Transcontinental Dr.) [1]. Creole-Italian; also has branch in the Carrollton section of New Orleans. Zea, 4450 Veterans Blvd (in the Clearview Mall), ☏ +1 504 780-9090. Su–Th 11AM–10PM, F Sa 11AM–11PM. Metaire branch of this popular small local chain. Rotisserie & grill and good microbrewed beer. (updated May 2017)
Ramada by Wyndham Metairie New Orleans Airport, 3400 S I-10 Service Rd W (near Causeway Blvd), ☏ +1 504-322-1284. Free parking and a location in the heart of Metairie's Central Business District. 1 Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport (formerly Four Points By Sheraton), 6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd, ☏ +1 504-885-5700. Situated in suburban Metairie. Smoke-free hotel. Every room is equipped with inviting furniture and amenities. 2 Ramada Metairie New Orleans Airport, 3400 South I-10 Service Road W (I-10 at Exit 228), ☏ +1 504-322-1284. (updated May 2017) TownePlace Suites New Orleans Metairie, 5424 Citrus Boulevard, ☏ +1 504-818-2400. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. This hotel offers amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, continental breakfast, and free wireless Internet. Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel, 4 Galleria Blvd, ☏ +1 504-837-6707, fax: +1 504 837-6906. Close to the businesses and attractions of Metairie and Lake Pontchartrain's southern shore. New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway, 3838 North Causeway Boulevard, ☏ +1 504-836-5253. Located along the scenic shores of Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie.
Louis Armstrong International Airport, the main airport of the Greater New Orleans area, is in suburban Kenner, which borders Metaire just to the west. I-10 Interstate Highway 10 is the main auto route in the area.
By car; while there are some bus routes public transit is poor in Metairie. Wide Veterans Highway is the main commercial avenue, running east to west. Narrow winding Metaire Road runs through the older part of town, flanked by more upscale small businesses. Causeway Boulevard runs south to north, connecting with the causeway across Lake Pontchartrain leading to the North Shore.
Travel tips adapted from Metairie on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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