How far is Plaquemine, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Plaquemine, LA to Metairie, LA is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaquemine and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaquemine and Metairie.
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Start on Plaquemine Street
1 m · 5 sec · Plaquemine Street
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Turn left onto Eden Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Eden Street
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Continue on Highway 1
18.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 1
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Albert Street
918 ft · 16 sec · Albert Street
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Continue on Marchand Drive
2231 ft · 31 sec · Marchand Drive
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Continue on Division Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1520 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
588 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1641 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 46th Street
27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street
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Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto 47th Street
945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plaquemine and Metairie.
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 East
Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Plaquemine and Mostly Clear near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plaquemine to Metairie?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Plaquemine and 40.2 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Plaquemine and Mostly Clear near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaquemine and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 68.03 mi (109.48 km).
#1 Plaquemine
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6,384 |
| Coordinates | 30.2900500, -91.2349700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
| Population | 138,481 |
| Coordinates | 29.9840900, -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
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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