How far is Poydras, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Poydras, LA to Metairie, LA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poydras and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poydras and Metairie.
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Start on Kingbird Boulevard
159 m · 25 sec · Kingbird Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayou Road
710 ft · 14 sec · Bayou Road
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Continue on East Saint Bernard Highway
9.9 mi · 19 min · East Saint Bernard Highway
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Continue on Saint Claude Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Saint Claude Avenue
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Turn right onto Elysian Fields Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Elysian Fields Avenue
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Turn left onto Humanity Street
42 m · 6 sec · Humanity Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bonnabel Boulevard
1436 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North I-10 Service Road East
741 ft · 20 sec · North I-10 Service Road East
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Turn left onto Bonnabel Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Bonnabel Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Metairie Road
1719 ft · 49 sec · Metairie Road
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Turn right onto Fagot Avenue
1373 ft · 59 sec · Fagot Avenue
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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 Poydras and Metairie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Saint Bernard Highway
Continue on East Saint Bernard Highway
9.93 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Poydras and Partly Sunny near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poydras to Metairie?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arabi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Poydras and 12.1 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Poydras and Partly Sunny near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Arabi
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 Arabi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poydras and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.45 km).
#1 Poydras
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,351 |
| Coordinates | 29.8693700, -89.8889500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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