How far is Edgard, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Edgard, LA to Metairie, LA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgard and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgard and Metairie.
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Start on Numa Lane
10 m · 1 sec · Numa Lane
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Turn right onto Old Highway 640
2142 ft · 2 min · Old Highway 640
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 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 Edgard and Metairie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
11.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Edgard and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgard to Metairie?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Edgard and 19.2 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edgard and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Luling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Luling.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgard and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.76 km).
#1 Edgard
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,441 |
| Coordinates | 30.0432600, -90.5600900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
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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