How far is DeQuincy, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from DeQuincy, LA to Metairie, LA is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeQuincy and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy and Metairie.
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Start on Lake Charles Avenue
51 m · 12 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2003 ft · 36 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
11 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Continue on North Beglis Parkway
2009 ft · 47 sec · North Beglis Parkway
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Turn left onto East Houston River Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Houston River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Houston River Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Houston River Road
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Continue on Guillory Street
1301 ft · 30 sec · Guillory Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sulphur Avenue
2850 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Avenue
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Turn right onto Sampson Street (LA 378)
2160 ft · 44 sec · Sampson Street (LA 378)
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At the end of the road, turn right onto I- 10 Service Road
1244 ft · 25 sec · I- 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
597 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
200.5 mi · 3 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 DeQuincy 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.
I- 10 Service Road
Merge slight left
200 mi · 03h 45m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeQuincy 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 DeQuincy to Metairie?
The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 111.5 miles from DeQuincy and 111.7 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeQuincy and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 198.48 mi (319.42 km).
#1 DeQuincy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 30.4504800, -93.4332200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 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 | $29.80 | $59.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
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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