How far is Metairie, LA from Gueydan, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Gueydan, LA is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Gueydan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Gueydan.
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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
73.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road
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Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1520 ft · 39 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2691 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
6 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Leblanc Road
826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road
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Continue on Leblanc
2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc
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Continue on La 1124
1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124
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Continue on South Leblanc Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road
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Turn right onto East Whitney Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Whitney Street
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Turn left onto South Jackson Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
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Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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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 Gueydan.
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
Keep slight left
73.4 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Gueydan?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 85 miles from Metairie and 85.1 miles from Gueydan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
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 Grosse Tete.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Gueydan. Straight-line distance: 140.97 mi (226.87 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 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gueydan (-92.50847, 30.02604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.55 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.49 | $64.98 |
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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