How far is Elmwood, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Elmwood, LA to Metairie, LA is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood and Metairie.
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Start on the route
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Distributors Row
23 m · 9 sec · Distributors Row
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Turn left onto Mounes Street
2126 ft · 56 sec · Mounes Street
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Turn right onto South Clearview Parkway
1044 ft · 20 sec · South Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward South Clearview Parkway
935 ft · 26 sec · South Clearview Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Clearview Parkway
89 m · 10 sec · South Clearview Parkway
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1778 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
13 m · 7 sec · 49th Street
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Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
581 ft · 27 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Elmwood 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.
Jefferson Highway
Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.58 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Elmwood and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmwood to Metairie?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Metairie Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Elmwood and 2.2 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elmwood and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Metairie Terrace
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 Metairie Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 2.91 mi (4.69 km).
#1 Elmwood
City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,635 |
| Coordinates | 29.9565900, -90.1898000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
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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