How far is Brownsfield, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Brownsfield, LA to Metairie, LA is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
85.64 mi
01h 29m
Flight
69.61 mi
112.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.61 mi
Kilometers
112.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsfield
2026-04-19T04:43
Arrive Metairie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsfield
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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Brownsfield
40.6 mi
00h 44m
To Metairie
45 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Avenue

    155 m · 25 sec · Clearview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northampton Drive

    2236 ft · 2 min · Northampton Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Foster Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Foster Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hooper Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mickens Road

    3225 ft · 1 min · Mickens Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silverleaf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Silverleaf Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greenwell Street

    1850 ft · 47 sec · Greenwell Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Airline Highway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward LA 3246 South

    122 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1608 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    588 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Siegen Lane
66.1 mi · 77%
Airline Highway
8.45 mi · 10%
Silverleaf Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Foster Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Hooper Road
1.16 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Siegen Lane

Merge slight left

64.4 mi · 01h 12m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 44m from Brownsfield
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Brownsfield and 45 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsfield and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 69.61 mi (112.03 km).

Brownsfield

#1 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearview Avenue (-91.121069, 30.546636)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.63 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.42 $16.35 $32.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsfield and Metairie. The current time is 04:43:56.

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.