How far is Metairie, LA from Killian, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Killian, LA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.38 mi
01h 15m
Flight
36.61 mi
58.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.61 mi
Kilometers
58.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.38 mi
Kilometers
93.96 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killian
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Killian
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Laplace
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie
29.2 mi
00h 37m
To Killian
29.1 mi
00h 37m

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
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield

    840 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    691 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2030 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 22

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22

  17. 17

    Turn right

    156 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
25.8 mi · 44%
I 10 West
19 mi · 33%
Highway 22
6.11 mi · 10%
LA 22
6 mi · 10%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laplace
00h 37m from Metairie
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie and Mostly Cloudy near Killian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Metairie and 29.1 miles from Killian.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laplace

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

71 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Killian. Straight-line distance: 36.61 mi (58.92 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Killian

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,337
Coordinates30.3588100, -90.5862000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Killian (-90.5862, 30.35881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Killian. The current time is 19:26:22.

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.