How far is Metairie, LA from Mansura, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Mansura, LA is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.94 mi
03h 18m
Flight
135.06 mi
217.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.06 mi
Kilometers
217.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.94 mi
Kilometers
247.74 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Mon, Apr 20, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-20T00:51
Arrive Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie
76.9 mi
01h 39m
To Mansura
77 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wye Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road

  16. 16

    Continue on False River Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    43.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 1186

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 1186

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Leglise Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Leglise Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leglise Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
77.4 mi · 50%
State Route 1
11.3 mi · 7%
False River Road
8.25 mi · 5%
Wye Road
4.27 mi · 3%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
Hospital Road
1.79 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
01h 39m from Metairie
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Metairie and 77 miles from Mansura.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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 Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Mansura. Straight-line distance: 135.06 mi (217.36 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

#2 Mansura

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,342
Coordinates31.0579700, -92.0490100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Mansura (-92.04901, 31.05797)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.56 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.13
10.86 gal · 41.12 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.56 $41.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.13 $46.25
Premium $4.63 $25.11 $50.23
Diesel $5.42 $29.40 $58.81

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Mansura. The current time is 00:51:16.

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.