How far is Metairie, LA from White Castle, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie, LA to White Castle, LA is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.81 mi
01h 27m
Flight
60.81 mi
97.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.81 mi
Kilometers
97.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.81 mi
Kilometers
113.95 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Castle
Sun, Apr 12, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie
Sun, Apr 12, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie
2026-04-12T19:53
Arrive White Castle
Sun, Apr 12, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Metairie
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To White Castle
35.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie and White Castle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie and White Castle.

  1. 1

    Start on Fagot Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Fagot Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 47th Street

    834 ft · 40 sec · 47th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    14 m · 4 sec · 46th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    3247 ft · 1 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: New Orleans, Baton Rouge

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3140 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2867 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville

    1749 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2728 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 1 North

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 1 North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bowie Street

    752 ft · 17 sec · Bowie Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cambre Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Cambre Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cambre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie and White Castle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
46.1 mi · 65%
Highway 1 North
9.43 mi · 13%
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.28 mi · 6%
LA 3009
2.88 mi · 4%
West 10th Street
0.97 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

45 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 43m from Metairie
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Metairie and Mostly Clear near White Castle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie to White Castle?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Metairie and 35.4 miles from White Castle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Metairie and Mostly Clear near White Castle.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gramercy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gramercy.

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie and White Castle. Straight-line distance: 60.81 mi (97.87 km).

Metairie

#1 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
White Castle

#2 White Castle

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,640
Coordinates30.1699200, -91.1470500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie (-90.15285, 29.98409)
End: White Castle (-91.14705, 30.16992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.63 $11.56 $23.13
Diesel $5.42 $13.54 $27.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie and White Castle. The current time is 19:53:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.