How far is Metairie, LA from Vienna Bend, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Vienna Bend, LA is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Vienna Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Vienna Bend.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
107.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 120: Flora, Cypress
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto LA 120
1 mi · 2 min · LA 120
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
3262 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 494
5 mi · 9 min · LA 494
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · LA 494
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Vienna Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
108 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie and Sunny near Vienna Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Vienna Bend?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Metairie and 125.3 miles from Vienna Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie and Sunny near Vienna Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Port Barre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Vienna Bend. Straight-line distance: 209.59 mi (337.31 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 Vienna Bend
Vienna Bend is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7323900, -93.0410000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vienna Bend (-93.041, 31.73239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $3.66 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $36.69 | $73.39 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $50.60 | $101.20 |
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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