How far is Melville, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Melville, LA to Metairie, LA is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.9 mi
02h 11m
Flight
106.78 mi
171.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.78 mi
Kilometers
171.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.4 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Melville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melville
2026-04-16T01:58
Arrive Metairie
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melville
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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Melville
61.9 mi
01h 05m
To Metairie
62 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    627 ft · 32 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gum Street

    111 m · 22 sec · Gum Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lafleur Street

    858 ft · 18 sec · Lafleur Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fontenot Street

    2080 ft · 42 sec · Fontenot Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 105

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 105

  6. 6

    Continue on North Levee Road

    2369 ft · 48 sec · North Levee Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1326 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Melville 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
76.8 mi · 62%
North Levee Road
34.8 mi · 28%
State Route 105
10.1 mi · 8%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Fontenot Street
0.39 mi
Causeway Boulevard South
0.31 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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 05m from Melville
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Melville and Mostly Sunny near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Melville and 62 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melville and Mostly Sunny near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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 Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 106.78 mi (171.84 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Melville

Town in St.

Population1,023
Coordinates30.6929700, -91.7440000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-91.743999, 30.69283)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.61 $37.22
Premium $4.63 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.42 $23.66 $47.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Melville and Metairie. The current time is 01:58:00.

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.