Merrydale, LA Road Trips

Merrydale, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 59 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Merrydale, LA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

7

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.

Lafayette, LA to Merrydale, LA 63.6 mi · 1h 19m Baton Rouge, LA to Merrydale, LA 9 mi · 14m

Continue From Merrydale, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Merrydale, LA to Metairie, LA 76.1 mi · 1h 34m Merrydale, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA 75.7 mi · 1h 35m Merrydale, LA to Kenner, LA 70.9 mi · 1h 27m Merrydale, LA to Lafayette, LA 64.1 mi · 1h 19m

Trips from Merrydale, LA

Merrydale, LA to Metairie, LA

76.1 mi 1h 34m

Merrydale, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

75.7 mi 1h 35m

Merrydale, LA to Kenner, LA

70.9 mi 1h 27m

Merrydale, LA to Lafayette, LA

64.1 mi 1h 19m

Merrydale, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

9 mi 14m

Driving from Merrydale, LA

On average, trips departing from Merrydale, LA run 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 14m. 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 9 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), Kenner, LA (70.9 mi, 1h 27m), Lafayette, LA (64.1 mi, 1h 19m), and Baton Rouge, LA (9 mi, 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 59-mile drive from Merrydale, LA, expect to burn about 2.3 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 5 mapped routes leaving Merrydale, LA and 2 routes heading into Merrydale, LA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 76 miles.

The longest mapped route from Merrydale, LA covers 76 miles and takes approximately 1h 35m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Merrydale, LA runs about 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 14m. 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, Kenner, LA and Lafayette, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.