How far is Cecilia, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Cecilia, LA to Metairie, LA is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.36 mi
02h 01m
Flight
104.46 mi
168.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.46 mi
Kilometers
168.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.49 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Cecilia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cecilia
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Metairie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cecilia
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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Cecilia
59.2 mi
01h 00m
To Metairie
59.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cecilia Bridge Highway

    21 m · 3 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1100 ft · 26 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Point Highway

    38 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    84 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    113.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Point Highway
115 mi · 98%
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.58 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Causeway Boulevard South
0.31 mi
47th Street
0.18 mi
Causeway Boulevard
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Point Highway

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 10m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 00m from Cecilia
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cecilia and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Cecilia to Metairie?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Cecilia and 59.2 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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 Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cecilia and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 104.46 mi (168.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cecilia

Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates30.3371400, -91.8531700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cecilia Bridge Highway (-91.853149, 30.337099)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.66
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.83 $31.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.63 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $5.42 $22.63 $45.27

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 Cecilia and Metairie. The current time is 00:10:04.

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.