How far is Metairie, LA from Westlake, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie, LA to Westlake, LA is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and Westlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and Westlake.
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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
128.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
2156 ft · 53 sec
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Turn slight left
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
1.2 km · 56 sec · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 378: Westlake
1029 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto I- 10 Service Road
1356 ft · 27 sec · I- 10 Service Road
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Continue on Perkins Street
159 m · 11 sec · Perkins Street
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Continue on Isle of Capri Boulevard
1756 ft · 40 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
1965 ft · 54 sec · Miller Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Miller Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and Westlake.
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
129 mi · 02h 23m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie to Westlake?
The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Metairie and 103.3 miles from Westlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Westlake.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 186 mi (299.34 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 Westlake
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,873 |
| Coordinates | 30.2421500, -93.2507100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westlake (-93.25071, 30.24215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.01 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
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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