How far is Bogalusa, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Metairie, LA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.24 mi
01h 13m
Flight
58.63 mi
94.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.63 mi
Kilometers
94.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.24 mi
Kilometers
101.78 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Metairie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Covington
LA

City in St.

From Bogalusa
31.6 mi
00h 36m
To Metairie
31.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bogalusa and Metairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bogalusa and Metairie.

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Drive

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1348 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    551 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86 m · 23 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    26.4 mi · 33 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bogalusa and Metairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
26.5 mi · 42%
Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 19%
Highway 21
11.4 mi · 18%
Military Road
4 mi · 6%
North Columbia Street
0.84 mi · 1%
47th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

26.4 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 36m from Bogalusa
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bogalusa to Metairie?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Bogalusa and 31.7 miles from Metairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bogalusa and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Covington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.

RAIL

Hammond

35 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

38 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

59 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 58.63 mi (94.35 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: North Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.63 $10.31 $20.63
Diesel $5.42 $12.08 $24.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bogalusa and Metairie. The current time is 21:35:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.