How far is Metairie, LA from Oak Grove, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Oak Grove, LA is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
287.89 mi
05h 31m
Flight
211.69 mi
340.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.69 mi
Kilometers
340.69 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.89 mi
Kilometers
463.32 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Mon, Apr 13, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Mon, Apr 13, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-13T10:15
Arrive Oak Grove
Mon, Apr 13, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:56 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
Delta
LA

Village in Madison Parish, Louisiana

From Metairie
144.1 mi
02h 45m
To Oak Grove
143.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Oak Grove.

  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

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    156 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    967 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    928 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Winnsboro, Delhi

    984 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Delhi

    89 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 17

    18.8 mi · 28 min · State Route 17

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 17

    8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

  25. 25

    Continue on Constitution Avenue

    2748 ft · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Front Street

    592 ft · 11 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
157 mi · 55%
I 20 West
80.2 mi · 28%
State Route 17
26.8 mi · 9%
I 10 West
19 mi · 7%
Broadway Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
211.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delta
02h 45m from Metairie
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Metairie and 143.8 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.48 one way or $76.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Delta

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

5 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

72 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

75 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 211.69 mi (340.69 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population1,662
Coordinates32.8609600, -91.3884500
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Oak Grove (-91.38845, 32.86096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.46 L · about $38.48
Round trip
$76.95
20.32 gal · 76.92 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.48 $76.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.27 $86.54
Premium $4.63 $46.99 $93.98
Diesel $5.42 $55.02 $110.03

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Oak Grove. The current time is 10:15:47.

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.