How far is Metairie, LA from Moss Bluff, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Moss Bluff, LA is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Moss Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Moss Bluff.
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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
122.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport
1253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Theriot Road
1692 ft · 54 sec · Theriot Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 171
843 ft · 37 sec · Old Highway 171
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 171
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Moss Bluff.
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
Keep slight left
122 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Moss Bluff?
The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Metairie and 100.9 miles from Moss Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.8 miles (294.2 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Moss Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Moss Bluff. Straight-line distance: 182.84 mi (294.25 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 Moss Bluff
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11,557 |
| Coordinates | 30.3027000, -93.1907100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moss Bluff (-93.19071, 30.3027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
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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