How far is Carlyss, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Carlyss, LA to Metairie, LA is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.25 mi
03h 25m
Flight
193.13 mi
310.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.13 mi
Kilometers
310.81 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.25 mi
Kilometers
341.58 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Tue, May 5, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Carlyss
Tue, May 5, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlyss
2026-05-04T20:47
Arrive Metairie
Tue, May 5, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlyss
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Carlyss
106 mi
01h 42m
To Metairie
106.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana Highway 27

    1 mi · 2 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    207.5 mi · 3 hr 53 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  6. 6

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlyss 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
207 mi · 98%
Louisiana Highway 27
2.98 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi
Ruth Street
0.53 mi
Causeway Boulevard South
0.31 mi
47th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

207 mi · 03h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 42m from Carlyss
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlyss and Sunny near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Carlyss and 106.3 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlyss and Sunny near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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 Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlyss and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 193.13 mi (310.81 km).

Carlyss

#1 Carlyss

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,670
Coordinates30.1688200, -93.3759900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisiana Highway 27 (-93.376087, 30.16882)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.73
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.36 $56.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.90 $63.80
Premium $4.63 $34.64 $69.28
Diesel $5.42 $40.56 $81.12

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlyss and Metairie. The current time is 20:47:40.

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.