How far is Grand Isle, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Grand Isle, LA to Metairie, LA is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Isle and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Isle and Metairie.
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Start on the route
13.4 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 1
7.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 1
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Turn slight left onto South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
15.6 mi · 19 min · South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
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Turn right
2809 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.1 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
49 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 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 Grand Isle and Metairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 90 East
Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle to Metairie?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Larose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Grand Isle and 51 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Grand Isle and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Larose
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 Larose.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Isle and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 52.59 mi (84.64 km).
#1 Grand Isle
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,447 |
| Coordinates | 29.2366200, -89.9872900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.60 | $27.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.44 | $38.88 |
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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