How far is Church Point, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Church Point, LA to Metairie, LA is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
149.74 mi
02h 32m
Flight
126.51 mi
203.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.51 mi
Kilometers
203.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.74 mi
Kilometers
240.99 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Sat, May 23, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in Church Point
Sat, May 23, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Point
2026-05-23T09:39
Arrive Metairie
Sat, May 23, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Point
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Baton Rouge
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Church Point
74.8 mi
01h 16m
To Metairie
74.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Point and Metairie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ebey Street

    21 m · 7 sec · West Ebey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peach Bloom Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Peach Bloom Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Higginbotham Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Higginbotham Highway

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Mire Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Mire Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Austria Road

    1550 ft · 31 sec · Austria Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  9. 9

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Point 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austria Road
136 mi · 91%
Mire Highway
5.81 mi · 4%
Higginbotham Highway
3.55 mi · 2%
Peach Bloom Highway
1.88 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Austria Road

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baton Rouge
01h 16m from Church Point
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Church Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Church Point to Metairie?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Church Point and 74.9 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Church Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

78 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

83 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Point and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 126.51 mi (203.6 km).

Church Point

#1 Church Point

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,367
Coordinates30.4029800, -92.2151300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ebey Street (-92.215018, 30.402849)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$39.99
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.00 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.49 $44.98
Premium $4.63 $24.42 $48.84
Diesel $5.42 $28.59 $57.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Point and Metairie. The current time is 09:39:48.

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.