How far is Metairie, LA from Monticello, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Monticello, LA is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
74.82 mi
01h 35m
Flight
63.85 mi
102.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.85 mi
Kilometers
102.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.82 mi
Kilometers
120.41 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Monticello
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Metairie
37.4 mi
00h 47m
To Monticello
37.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane

    1526 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Sherwood Forest Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Sherwood Forest Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Sherwood Forest Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Catalina Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Catalina Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monticello Boulevard

    124 m · 20 sec · Monticello Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cardigan Avenue

    102 m · 20 sec · Cardigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Salem Drive

    659 ft · 29 sec · Salem Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Salem Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
65.3 mi · 87%
South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
4.33 mi · 6%
North Sherwood Forest Drive
1.73 mi · 2%
Siegen Lane
1.33 mi · 2%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Catalina Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 47m from Metairie
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Metairie and Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Metairie and 37.4 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Metairie and Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 63.85 mi (102.76 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 Monticello

Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4890800, -91.0487200
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Monticello (-91.04872, 30.48908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.66
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $10.33 $20.66
Mid-grade $4.38 $11.55 $23.11
Premium $4.78 $12.62 $25.24
Diesel $5.82 $15.37 $30.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Monticello. The current time is 21:09:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.