How far is Jonesville, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Jonesville, LA to Metairie, LA is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.94 mi
03h 16m
Flight
150.48 mi
242.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.48 mi
Kilometers
242.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.94 mi
Kilometers
308.9 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesville
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive Metairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Slaughter
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Jonesville
95.9 mi
01h 38m
To Metairie
96.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesville and Metairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesville and Metairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    16.4 mi · 19 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Wallace Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East Wallace Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    588 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesville and Metairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 41%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
78.8 mi · 41%
4th Street
16.4 mi · 9%
East Wallace Boulevard
10.2 mi · 5%
John R Junkin Drive
2.53 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
150.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slaughter
01h 38m from Jonesville
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesville and Partly Sunny near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesville to Metairie?

The road trip is about 191.9 miles (308.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Slaughter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Jonesville and 96.1 miles from Metairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesville and Partly Sunny near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Slaughter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Slaughter, 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 Slaughter.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

30 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

McComb

88 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette

100 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesville and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 150.48 mi (242.17 km).

Jonesville

#1 Jonesville

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,950
Coordinates31.6265600, -91.8181800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-91.818024, 31.62646)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.64 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.28
13.54 gal · 51.28 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.64 $51.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.83 $57.67
Premium $4.63 $31.31 $62.62
Diesel $5.42 $36.66 $73.32

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesville and Metairie. The current time is 04:18:39.

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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.