How far is Metairie, LA from Vivian, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Vivian, LA is about 352 miles (566.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Vivian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Vivian.
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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
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 44 sec · Caddo Street
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Turn left onto Common Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Common Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp right
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 170
6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Vivian.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie and Sunny near Vivian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Vivian?
The road trip is about 352 miles (566.5 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Metairie and 176 miles from Vivian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.03 one way or $94.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Sunny near Vivian.
Stop Ideas Near Lecompte
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 Lecompte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 301.47 mi (485.17 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 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vivian (-93.9874, 32.87153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $47.03 | $94.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.90 | $105.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.44 | $114.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $67.25 | $134.51 |
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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