How far is Metairie, LA from Jeanerette, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Jeanerette, LA is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City 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 Jeanerette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Jeanerette.
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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
85.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 668: Jeanerette
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeanerette
112 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Canal Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Jeanerette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 90 West
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85.8 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeanerette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Jeanerette?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Schriever is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Metairie and 57.8 miles from Jeanerette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeanerette.
Stop Ideas Near Schriever
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 Schriever.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Jeanerette. Straight-line distance: 90.58 mi (145.77 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 Jeanerette
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,169 |
| Coordinates | 29.9110400, -91.6634500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jeanerette (-91.66345, 29.91104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.09 | $44.19 |
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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