How far is Metairie, LA from Grand Isle, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Grand Isle, LA is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Grand Isle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Grand Isle.
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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
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1695 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2419 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland
1636 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
17.3 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Larose Lift Bridge
3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge
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Turn straight
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Highway 1
7.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
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Turn left onto Highway 1
13.4 mi · 23 min · Highway 1
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Grand Isle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Metairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Grand Isle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Grand Isle?
The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Larose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Metairie and 51 miles from Grand Isle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Grand Isle.
Stop Ideas Near Larose
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 Larose.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Grand Isle. Straight-line distance: 52.59 mi (84.64 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 Grand Isle
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,447 |
| Coordinates | 29.2366200, -89.9872900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Isle (-89.98729, 29.23662)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
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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