How far is Montegut, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Montegut, LA to Metairie, LA is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
63.68 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.76 mi
68.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.76 mi
Kilometers
68.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.68 mi
Kilometers
102.49 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Tue, May 26, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Montegut
Tue, May 26, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montegut
2026-05-26T08:34
Arrive Metairie
Tue, May 26, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montegut
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Montegut
32.2 mi
00h 37m
To Metairie
31.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montegut and Metairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Price Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Price Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 55

    2810 ft · 2 min · State Highway 55

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 58

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 58

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 56

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 56

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 3087

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3087

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    2947 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard

    588 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 East
22.7 mi · 36%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 18%
I 10 East
8.24 mi · 13%
Highway 56
7.77 mi · 12%
State Highway 3087
3.13 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 90 East

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 28m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 37m from Montegut
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montegut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montegut to Metairie?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Montegut and 31.5 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Montegut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Des Allemands, 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 Des Allemands.

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montegut and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 42.76 mi (68.81 km).

Montegut

#1 Montegut

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates29.4743900, -90.5570300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Price Street (-90.557034, 29.474363)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.63 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $5.42 $12.18 $24.37

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Montegut and Metairie. The current time is 08:34:17.

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.