How far is Metairie, LA from Cottonport, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Cottonport, LA is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Cottonport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Cottonport.
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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
72.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1
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Turn right onto Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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Continue on False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Turn left onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
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Turn left
39.1 mi · 55 min
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Turn left onto Highway 114
2934 ft · 59 sec · Highway 114
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bayou Des Glaises Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bayou Des Glaises Street
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Continue on Highway 114
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 114
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Turn left onto Highway 29
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 29
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Continue on Longbridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Longbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Cottonport Avenue
1010 ft · 26 sec · Cottonport Avenue
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Turn left onto Dr H J Kaufman Avenue
100 m · 17 sec · Dr H J Kaufman Avenue
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Turn right onto Carmen
56 m · 8 sec · Carmen
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carmen
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Cottonport.
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
72.3 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Metairie and Sunny near Cottonport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Cottonport?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Metairie and 78.5 miles from Cottonport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Metairie and Sunny near Cottonport.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Cottonport. Straight-line distance: 132.59 mi (213.38 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 Cottonport
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 30.9840800, -92.0534600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonport (-92.05346, 30.98408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.58 | $51.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.94 | $59.89 |
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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