How far is Metairie, LA from South Vacherie, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to South Vacherie, LA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and South Vacherie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and South Vacherie.
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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
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on 3127
21.8 mi · 28 min · 3127
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
2266 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Fern Street
2527 ft · 2 min · Fern Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and South Vacherie.
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.
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Continue on 3127
21.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Partly Sunny near South Vacherie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to South Vacherie?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Hahnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Metairie and 22.6 miles from South Vacherie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Partly Sunny near South Vacherie.
Stop Ideas Near Hahnville
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 Hahnville.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and South Vacherie. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.07 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 South Vacherie
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 29.9274300, -90.6998100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Vacherie (-90.69981, 29.92743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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