How far is Metairie, LA from Kentwood, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Kentwood, LA is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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
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City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Kentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Kentwood.
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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
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
976 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
59 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 38
565 ft · 10 sec · State Route 38
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Continue on Avenue G
1.2 km · 1 min · Avenue G
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
156 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Kentwood.
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 55 North
Continue straight
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
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 Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near Kentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Kentwood?
The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Metairie and 41.1 miles from Kentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny near Kentwood.
Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula.
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Kentwood. Straight-line distance: 69.25 mi (111.45 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 Kentwood
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,452 |
| Coordinates | 30.9382400, -90.5089800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kentwood (-90.50898, 30.93824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
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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