How far is Crowley, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Crowley, LA to Metairie, LA is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crowley and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley and Metairie.
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Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
22 m · 7 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on West Hutchinson Avenue
84 m · 16 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Court Circle
584 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Court Circle
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Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1447 ft · 36 sec · Tower Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
146 mi · 2 hr 45 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 Crowley and Metairie.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tower Road
Merge slight left
146 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Crowley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crowley to Metairie?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Crowley and 75.9 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.11 one way or $40.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Crowley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crowley and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 133.75 mi (215.25 km).
#1 Crowley
City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,520 |
| Coordinates | 30.2140900, -92.3745800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.75 | $57.51 |
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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