Metairie, LA Road Trips
Metairie, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 11 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 114 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
33
Longest Drive
366.6 mi
Springhill, LA
Quickest Drive
16m
Waggaman, 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 Jonesboro, LA
Metairie, LA to Broussard, LA
Metairie, LA to Abbeville, LA
Metairie, LA to Batchelor, LA
Metairie, LA to Bourg, LA
Metairie, LA to Schriever, LA
Metairie, LA to Abita Springs, LA
Metairie, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA
Metairie, LA to Avondale, LA
Metairie, LA to Waggaman, LA
Driving from Metairie, LA
The typical drive from Metairie, LA covers about 114 miles and takes around 2h 20m. 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 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Metairie, LA include Springhill, LA (366.5 mi, 7h 4m), Jonesboro, LA (268.6 mi, 5h 18m), Broussard, LA (147.2 mi, 3h 13m), Abbeville, LA (144.2 mi, 2h 54m), and Batchelor, LA (123.9 mi, 2h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 114-mile drive from Metairie, LA, expect to burn about 4.5 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 11 mapped routes leaving Metairie, LA and 22 routes heading into Metairie, LA, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 367 miles.
The longest mapped route from Metairie, LA covers 367 miles and takes approximately 7h 4m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Metairie, LA runs about 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Metairie, LA include Springhill, LA, Jonesboro, LA, Broussard, LA and Abbeville, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Metairie, LA
Longer Road Trips from Metairie, LA
Trips to Metairie, LA
Springhill, LA to Metairie, LA
Haughton, LA to Metairie, LA
West Monroe, LA to Metairie, LA
Jonesboro, LA to Metairie, LA
Kaplan, LA to Metairie, LA
Eunice, LA to Metairie, LA
Broussard, LA to Metairie, LA
Batchelor, LA to Metairie, LA
Addis, LA to Metairie, LA
Village Saint George, LA to Metairie, LA
Franklinton, LA to Metairie, LA
Schriever, LA to Metairie, LA
Nearby Hubs
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