How far is Metairie, LA from Sterlington, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Sterlington, LA is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (353 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Sterlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Sterlington.
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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 right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 North: Bastrop
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on United States Highway 165
7.1 mi · 8 min · United States Highway 165
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 2
2327 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Sterlington Road
35 m · 5 sec · Old Sterlington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Sterlington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Sterlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Samuels Road
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Sterlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Sterlington?
The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Metairie and 136.9 miles from Sterlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.3 miles (353 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Sterlington.
Stop Ideas Near Norwood
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 Norwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Sterlington. Straight-line distance: 219.38 mi (353.05 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 Sterlington
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,974 |
| Coordinates | 32.6962500, -92.0859700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterlington (-92.08597, 32.69625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.18 | $82.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.36 | $104.73 |
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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