How far is Metairie, LA from Livonia, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Livonia, LA is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
101.13 mi
02h 02m
Flight
92.67 mi
149.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.67 mi
Kilometers
149.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.76 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-18T06:39
Arrive Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Gonzales
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Metairie
50.5 mi
01h 01m
To Livonia
50.6 mi
01h 01m

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
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    18.5 mi · 24 min · State Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 78

    1629 ft · 33 sec · State Route 78

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 78

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
77.4 mi · 77%
State Route 1
18.5 mi · 18%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 4%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
LA 415
0.41 mi
State Route 78
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
01h 01m from Metairie
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near Livonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Metairie and 50.6 miles from Livonia.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny near Livonia.

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gonzales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gonzales.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

34 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

56 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

87 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 92.67 mi (149.14 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

#2 Livonia

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Population1,399
Coordinates30.5590800, -91.5559400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Livonia (-91.55594, 30.55908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.04
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.52 $27.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.20 $30.41
Premium $4.63 $16.51 $33.02
Diesel $5.42 $19.33 $38.66

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 Livonia. The current time is 06:39:47.

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.