How far is Metairie, LA from Olla, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Olla, LA is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Olla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Olla.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
41.2 mi · 49 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Front
34 m · 2 sec · West Front
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Front
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Olla.
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
Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near Olla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Olla?
The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Metairie and 121.6 miles from Olla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.49 one way or $64.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Partly Sunny near Olla.
Stop Ideas Near Port Barre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Olla. Straight-line distance: 181.43 mi (291.99 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 Olla
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 1,371 |
| Coordinates | 31.9029400, -92.2431900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olla (-92.24319, 31.90294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $32.49 | $64.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.68 | $79.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
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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