How far is Estelle, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Estelle, LA to Metairie, LA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estelle and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estelle and Metairie.
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Start on Oklahoma Drive
142 m · 22 sec · Oklahoma Drive
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 48, US 90 East: Jefferson Highway
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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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 Estelle 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.
Westbank Expressway
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
3.62 mi · 00h 05m
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 Sunny leaving Estelle and Mostly Clear near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estelle to Metairie?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Westwego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Estelle and 8.8 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Estelle and Mostly Clear near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Westwego
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 Westwego.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estelle and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.01 km).
#1 Estelle
Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 16,377 |
| Coordinates | 29.8457600, -90.1067400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
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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