How far is Metairie, LA from Arnaudville, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Arnaudville, LA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
125.55 mi
02h 33m
Flight
110 mi
177.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110 mi
Kilometers
177.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.55 mi
Kilometers
202.05 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnaudville
Tue, May 26, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Tue, May 26, 5:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-05-26T00:08
Arrive Arnaudville
Tue, May 26, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
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
Old Jefferson
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie
62.7 mi
01h 16m
To Arnaudville
62.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fagot Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 47th Street

    834 ft · 40 sec · 47th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 46th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    3247 ft · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3140 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    40.5 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    3 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cecilia Senior High School Highway

    1100 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cecilia Bridge Highway

    1233 ft · 25 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway

    56 m · 4 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Neblet Street

    1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    111 m · 9 sec · State Route 31

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Fuselier Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Front Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
114 mi · 91%
Main Highway
5.87 mi · 5%
Grand Point Highway
1.91 mi · 2%
Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.58 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Neblet Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 22m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Jefferson
01h 16m from Metairie
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Old Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Metairie and 62.8 miles from Arnaudville.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnaudville.

Stop Ideas Near Old Jefferson

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 Old Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 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 10.6 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 Old Jefferson.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

17 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

73 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

88 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Arnaudville. Straight-line distance: 110 mi (177.03 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Arnaudville

#2 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Arnaudville (-91.93151, 30.3977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.55
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.78 $33.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.87 $37.73
Premium $4.63 $20.49 $40.98
Diesel $5.42 $23.99 $47.98

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Arnaudville. The current time is 00:08:42.

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.