How far is Colfax, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Colfax, LA to Metairie, LA is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Metairie.
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Start on 8th Street
15 m · 7 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2076 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 8
8.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 8
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Continue on State Route 8
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 8
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Turn right onto Belfast Avenue
153 m · 12 sec · Belfast Avenue
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Turn right onto Wexford Street
585 ft · 13 sec · Wexford Street
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
76.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
588 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1641 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 46th Street
27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street
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Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 47th Street
945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax and Metairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wexford Street
Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Colfax and Mostly Sunny near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colfax to Metairie?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Colfax and 112 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185 miles (297.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.84 one way or $59.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Colfax and Mostly Sunny near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Leonville Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 185.04 mi (297.8 km).
#1 Colfax
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 1,431 |
| Coordinates | 31.5190600, -92.7068200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
| Population | 138,481 |
| Coordinates | 29.9840900, -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.45 | $72.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.67 | $85.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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