How far is Metairie, LA from Port Allen, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Port Allen, LA is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Port Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Port Allen.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
927 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 North: Port Allen
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Highway 1 South
563 ft · 13 sec · Highway 1 South
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
2104 ft · 44 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Court Street
18 m · 4 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Alexander Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Port Allen.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Metairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Port Allen?
The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 38.6 miles from Metairie and 38.6 miles from Port Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Metairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Port Allen. Straight-line distance: 70.92 mi (114.14 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 Port Allen
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,720 |
| Coordinates | 30.4521400, -91.2101100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Allen (-91.21011, 30.45214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.63 | $23.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.78 | $29.57 |
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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