How far is Metairie, LA from Prien, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Prien, LA is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Prien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Prien.
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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
121.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 West: Lake Charles Bypass
3015 ft · 1 min
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Continue on 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 min · 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Prien Lake Road, Golden Nugget Boulevard
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Cove Lane
154 m · 19 sec · Cove Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Prien Lake Road
38 m · 4 sec · West Prien Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Prien Lake Road
2663 ft · 1 min · West Prien Lake Road
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Turn right onto Henderson Bayou Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Henderson Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Lock Lane
1815 ft · 1 min · Lock Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lock Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Prien.
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
121 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Prien?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Metairie and 103.4 miles from Prien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Prien. Straight-line distance: 187.08 mi (301.08 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 Prien
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,810 |
| Coordinates | 30.1818700, -93.2737700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prien (-93.27377, 30.18187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.72 | $67.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
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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