How far is Metairie, LA from Crowley, LA?

The estimated driving distance from Metairie, LA to Crowley, LA is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.19 mi
03h 28m · estimated
Flight
133.75 mi
215.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.75 mi
Kilometers
215.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
167.19 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
269.07 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Sat, Apr 11, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-10T17:33
Arrive Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
White Castle
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie
66.9 mi
01h 44m
To Crowley
100.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Castle
01h 44m from Metairie
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

White Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Metairie and 100.3 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crowley.

Stop Ideas Near White Castle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Castle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Castle.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

31 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

57 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

68 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 133.75 mi (215.25 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

#2 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Crowley (-92.37458, 30.21409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.69
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.34 $44.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.63 $27.29 $54.58
Diesel $5.42 $31.95 $63.90

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Crowley. The current time is 17:33:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.