How far is Metairie, LA from Norco, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Norco, LA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Norco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Norco.
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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
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Norco
2964 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Apple Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Apple Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
41 m · 12 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
38 m · 6 sec · Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Norco.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
7.17 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Norco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Norco?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Metairie and 9.9 miles from Norco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Norco.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
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 Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Norco. Straight-line distance: 15.56 mi (25.04 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 Norco
Norco is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9990900, -90.4123000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norco (-90.4123, 29.99909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.66 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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