How far is Lake Providence, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Providence, LA to Metairie, LA is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in and the parish seat of Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Providence and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Providence and Metairie.
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Start on Scarborough Street
27.6 mi · 41 min · Scarborough Street
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Bayou Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bayou Drive
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Turn left
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
38.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 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 Lake Providence and Metairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
157 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence to Metairie?
The road trip is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Lake Providence and 117.1 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Providence and Partly Sunny near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph
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 Saint Joseph.
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Hazlehurst station
Brookhaven
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Providence and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 203.94 mi (328.21 km).
#1 Lake Providence
City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,347 |
| Coordinates | 32.8049900, -91.1709800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.67 | $67.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.86 | $75.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.12 | $82.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.14 | $96.28 |
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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