How far is Metairie, LA from Barataria, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Barataria, LA is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Barataria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Barataria.
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Start on Fagot Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue
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Continue on 47th Street
834 ft · 44 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
581 ft · 27 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
13 m · 2 sec · 49th Street
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Turn left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
1414 ft · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard
1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Privateer Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard
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Turn left onto Autin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Autin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Autin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Barataria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.73 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Barataria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Barataria?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Estelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Metairie and 13.2 miles from Barataria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Barataria.
Stop Ideas Near Estelle
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 Estelle.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Barataria. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.14 km).
#1 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
| Population | 138,481 |
| Coordinates | 29.9840900, -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barataria
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,109 |
| Coordinates | 29.7232700, -90.1236900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barataria (-90.12369, 29.72327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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