How far is Metairie, LA from Livingston, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Livingston, LA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
66.91 mi
01h 21m
Flight
50.42 mi
81.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.42 mi
Kilometers
81.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.91 mi
Kilometers
107.68 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Wed, Apr 15, 4:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-15T13:28
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Metairie
33.5 mi
00h 40m
To Livingston
33.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 63: Frost, Livingston

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Frost Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Frost Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Circle Drive

    48 m · 4 sec · Circle Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
29.4 mi · 44%
I 10 West
19 mi · 28%
West Florida Republic Parkway
15.2 mi · 23%
South Frost Road
1.68 mi · 3%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
LA 63
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 40m from Metairie
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Clear near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 33.5 miles from Metairie and 33.4 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Clear near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

8 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 50.42 mi (81.15 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

#2 Livingston

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population2,004
Coordinates30.5021300, -90.7478700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Livingston (-90.74787, 30.50213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Livingston. The current time is 13:28:43.

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.