How far is Metairie, LA from Springhill, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Springhill, LA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.05 mi
01h 37m
Flight
57.01 mi
91.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.01 mi
Kilometers
91.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.51 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Wed, May 13, 2:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-05-12T23:32
Arrive Springhill
Wed, May 13, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Covington
LA

City in St.

From Metairie
34.1 mi
00h 48m
To Springhill
33.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Springhill.

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

    31.6 mi · 38 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 25

    15.7 mi · 23 min · Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 16

    11.1 mi · 16 min · State Route 16

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 1072

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 1072

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 1072

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Causeway Boulevard
36.4 mi · 53%
Highway 25
15.7 mi · 23%
State Route 16
11.1 mi · 16%
Highway 1072
3.12 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.56 mi · 2%
47th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

North Causeway Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Causeway Boulevard

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 48m from Metairie
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie and Sunny near Springhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Springhill?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Metairie and 33.9 miles from Springhill.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Sunny near Springhill.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

35 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

38 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

59 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Springhill. Straight-line distance: 57.01 mi (91.75 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Springhill

#2 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population4,684
Coordinates30.8079600, -90.1000800
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: Springhill (-90.10008, 30.80796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.22 $20.44
Premium $4.63 $11.10 $22.20
Diesel $5.42 $13.00 $25.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and Springhill. The current time is 23:32:50.

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.