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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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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.
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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
72.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
18.5 mi · 24 min · State Route 1
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Turn right onto State Route 78
1629 ft · 33 sec · State Route 78
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gonzales.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Livonia. Straight-line distance: 92.67 mi (149.14 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 Livonia
Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 30.5590800, -91.5559400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livonia (-91.55594, 30.55908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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