How far is New Llano, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from New Llano, LA to Metairie, LA is about 238.6 miles (384 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.62 mi
04h 04m
Flight
201.34 mi
324.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.34 mi
Kilometers
324.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.62 mi
Kilometers
384.02 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Wed, May 13, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in New Llano
Thu, May 14, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Llano
2026-05-13T17:20
Arrive Metairie
Wed, May 13, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Llano
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Port Barre
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Llano
124.5 mi
02h 02m
To Metairie
114.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Llano and Metairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    740 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1237 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 5th Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kurthwood Road

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Kurthwood Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway

    48 mi · 56 min · Alexandria Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1083 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Macarthur Drive

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle

    1895 ft · 36 sec · Jefferson Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South: Opelousas

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Llano 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
76.8 mi · 32%
I 49 South
60.8 mi · 25%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 22%
Alexandria Highway
48.2 mi · 20%
Jefferson Highway
2.83 mi · 1%
South 5th Street
2.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

76.5 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Barre
02h 02m from New Llano
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Llano and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Llano to Metairie?

The road trip is about 238.6 miles (384 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from New Llano and 114.2 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Llano and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Port Barre

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Barre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 0.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.

RAIL

Lafayette

37 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

75 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Llano and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 201.34 mi (324.02 km).

New Llano

#1 New Llano

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,186
Coordinates31.1149100, -93.2715500
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: US 171 (-93.271603, 31.114923)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.87 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.77
16.84 gal · 63.74 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.89 $63.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.86 $71.72
Premium $4.63 $38.94 $77.89
Diesel $5.42 $45.59 $91.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Llano and Metairie. The current time is 17:20:00.

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.