How far is Metairie, LA from Deville, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Deville, LA is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.77 mi
03h 57m
Flight
152.66 mi
245.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.66 mi
Kilometers
245.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.77 mi
Kilometers
286.09 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:42 AM CST
Return by in Metairie
Sat, Nov 7, 8:39 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-11-07T00:44
Arrive Deville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:42 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:04 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:00 PM CST
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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie
88.9 mi
01h 58m
To Deville
88.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wye Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road

  16. 16

    Continue on False River Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    50.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 107

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 107

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 107

    608 ft · 12 sec · State Route 107

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 107

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Highway 107

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Effie Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Effie Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 115

    4 mi · 7 min · Highway 115

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 1207

    53 m · 12 sec · Highway 1207

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left

    17 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
77.4 mi · 44%
State Route 1
11.3 mi · 6%
Highway 107
8.69 mi · 5%
False River Road
8.25 mi · 5%
Effie Highway
5.52 mi · 3%
Wye Road
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 58m from Metairie
Leave By
9:04 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near Deville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Metairie and 88.9 miles from Deville.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grosse Tete and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Deville. Straight-line distance: 152.66 mi (245.69 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deville

Deville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3574000, -92.1654100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Deville (-92.16541, 31.3574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.75 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.95
12.54 gal · 47.5 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $22.97 $45.95
Mid-grade $4.15 $26.03 $52.05
Premium $4.54 $28.49 $56.98
Diesel $5.72 $35.89 $71.78

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Deville. The current time is 00:44:16.

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.