How far is Metairie, LA from Cut Off, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Cut Off, LA is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.31 mi
01h 22m
Flight
32.46 mi
52.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.31 mi
Kilometers
95.45 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cut Off
Wed, Apr 15, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-15T18:24
Arrive Cut Off
Wed, Apr 15, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Metairie
29.6 mi
00h 41m
To Cut Off
29.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Cut Off.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Cut Off.

  1. 1

    Start on Fagot Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 47th Street

    834 ft · 40 sec · 47th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 46th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    3247 ft · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3140 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland

    1636 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport

    52 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

    106 m · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 46th Street

    59 m · 11 sec · West 46th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 46th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Cut Off.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
17.5 mi · 29%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 20%
I 10 West
8.31 mi · 14%
East Main Street
2.33 mi · 4%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 41m from Metairie
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Cut Off.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Cut Off?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Metairie and 29.6 miles from Cut Off.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Cut Off.

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Des Allemands, 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 Des Allemands.

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Cut Off. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Cut Off

#2 Cut Off

Census-designated place (CDP) on the Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population5,976
Coordinates29.5427200, -90.3381400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Cut Off (-90.33814, 29.54272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Cut Off. The current time is 18:24:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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