How far is Metairie, LA from Haughton, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Haughton, LA is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
335.43 mi
06h 14m
Flight
264.89 mi
426.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.89 mi
Kilometers
426.3 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.43 mi
Kilometers
539.83 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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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 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haughton
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Wed, May 13, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-05-12T18:48
Arrive Haughton
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Metairie
167.7 mi
03h 07m
To Haughton
167.7 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1163 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    117 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Highway 157

    93 m · 8 sec · Highway 157

  23. 23

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West McKinley Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West McKinley Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Taylor Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 56%
I 10 West
77.4 mi · 23%
State Route 1
49 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
15.1 mi · 4%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
North Elm Street
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.5 mi
264.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
03h 07m from Metairie
Leave By
11:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie and Sunny near Haughton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.7 miles from Metairie and 167.7 miles from Haughton.

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

The direct path is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.84 one way or $89.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Sunny near Haughton.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Haughton. Straight-line distance: 264.89 mi (426.3 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

#2 Haughton

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,243
Coordinates32.5326500, -93.5040600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Haughton (-93.50406, 32.53265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.81 L · about $44.84
Round trip
$89.68
23.68 gal · 89.62 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.84 $89.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.43 $100.85
Premium $4.63 $54.76 $109.52
Diesel $5.42 $64.11 $128.23

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Haughton. The current time is 18:48:28.

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.