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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.7 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.71 mi
39.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.7 mi
Kilometers
57.45 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Wed, May 13, 5:40 PM CDT
Return by in Edgard
Wed, May 13, 6:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgard
2026-05-13T16:57
Arrive Metairie
Wed, May 13, 5:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgard
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Luling
LA

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Edgard
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Metairie
19.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Numa Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · Numa Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Highway 640

    2142 ft · 2 min · Old Highway 640

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 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 Edgard and Metairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 310 North
10.2 mi · 29%
I 10 East
8.24 mi · 23%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 2%
Old Highway 640
0.41 mi · 1%
Causeway Boulevard South
0.31 mi · 1%
47th Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
00h 21m from Edgard
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Luling, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Luling.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

28 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

68 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgard and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 24.71 mi (39.76 km).

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#1 Edgard

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,441
Coordinates30.0432600, -90.5600900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-90.560012, 30.043235)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgard and Metairie. The current time is 16:57:40.

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.