How far is Metairie, LA from Brownsfield, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Brownsfield, LA is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Brownsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Brownsfield.
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Start on Fagot Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue
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Continue on 47th Street
834 ft · 40 sec · 47th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 46th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 46th Street
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Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
3247 ft · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge
130 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
3140 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2867 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
1526 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Siegen Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
8.5 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Greenwell Street
1850 ft · 51 sec · Greenwell Street
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Turn left onto Silverleaf Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Silverleaf Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mickens Road
3080 ft · 1 min · Mickens Road
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Foster Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Foster Road
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Turn left onto Northampton Drive
2236 ft · 2 min · Northampton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clearview Avenue
155 m · 22 sec · Clearview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Brownsfield.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 01h 12m
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 Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Brownsfield?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Metairie and 40.8 miles from Brownsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Brownsfield. Straight-line distance: 69.61 mi (112.03 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 Brownsfield
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,401 |
| Coordinates | 30.5465800, -91.1206600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsfield (-91.12066, 30.54658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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