How far is Metairie, LA from Jonesville, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Jonesville, LA is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.15 mi
03h 47m
Flight
150.48 mi
242.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.48 mi
Kilometers
242.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.15 mi
Kilometers
309.24 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-18T05:41
Arrive Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:00 PM CDT
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
Slaughter
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie
96.1 mi
01h 53m
To Jonesville
96 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Division Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 39%
I 10 West
73.5 mi · 38%
Louisiana Avenue
16.4 mi · 9%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.2 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 3%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
150.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slaughter
01h 53m from Metairie
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Slaughter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Metairie and 96 miles from Jonesville.

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

The direct path is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.

Stop Ideas Near Slaughter

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

30 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

69 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

88 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette

100 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Jonesville. Straight-line distance: 150.48 mi (242.17 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

#2 Jonesville

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,950
Coordinates31.6265600, -91.8181800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Jonesville (-91.81818, 31.62656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.67 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.35
13.56 gal · 51.34 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.68 $51.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.88 $57.75
Premium $4.63 $31.36 $62.72
Diesel $5.42 $36.71 $73.43

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Jonesville. The current time is 05:41:41.

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.