How far is Metairie, LA from Chackbay, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Chackbay, LA is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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 01h 11m.
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
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Chackbay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Chackbay.
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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
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on 3127
21.8 mi · 28 min · 3127
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana 20
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Chackbay.
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.
3127
Continue on 3127
21.8 mi · 00h 28m
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 near Chackbay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Chackbay?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Montz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Metairie and 26.3 miles from Chackbay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Chackbay.
Stop Ideas Near Montz
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 Montz.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Chackbay. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.1 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 Chackbay
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,177 |
| Coordinates | 29.8835400, -90.7973200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chackbay (-90.79732, 29.88354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
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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