How far is Metairie, LA from Welsh, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Welsh, LA is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Human settlement 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 Welsh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Welsh.
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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
101.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 99: Welsh
1602 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Adams Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
96 m · 19 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
57 m · 8 sec · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Welsh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Keep slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
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 Cloudy leaving Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Welsh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Welsh?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Metairie and 88.5 miles from Welsh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie and Mostly Sunny near Welsh.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Welsh. Straight-line distance: 160.52 mi (258.33 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 Welsh
Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,195 |
| Coordinates | 30.2360400, -92.8226500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Welsh (-92.82265, 30.23604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
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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