How far is Livonia, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Livonia, LA to Metairie, LA is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.67 mi
01h 43m
Flight
92.67 mi
149.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.67 mi
Kilometers
149.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.67 mi
Kilometers
162.02 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-18T05:20
Arrive Metairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gonzales
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Livonia
50.3 mi
00h 51m
To Metairie
50.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 78

    1629 ft · 35 sec · State Route 78

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Airline Highway

    18.6 mi · 24 min · Airline Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  6. 6

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
76.8 mi · 76%
Airline Highway
22.2 mi · 22%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Causeway Boulevard South
0.31 mi
State Route 78
0.31 mi
47th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

76.5 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
00h 51m from Livonia
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Livonia 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 Livonia to Metairie?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Livonia and 50.4 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Livonia and Partly Sunny near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gonzales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gonzales.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

34 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

56 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

87 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 92.67 mi (149.14 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Population1,399
Coordinates30.5590800, -91.5559400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 78 (-91.555867, 30.559061)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.89
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.44 $26.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.12 $30.24
Premium $4.63 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $5.42 $19.22 $38.45

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 Livonia and Metairie. The current time is 05:20:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.