How far is Schriever, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Schriever, LA to Metairie, LA is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
56.81 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.8 mi
68.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.8 mi
Kilometers
68.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.81 mi
Kilometers
91.42 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Fri, Apr 10, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Schriever
Fri, Apr 10, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schriever
2026-04-10T19:04
Arrive Metairie
Fri, Apr 10, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schriever
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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Schriever
28.4 mi
00h 30m
To Metairie
28.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 24

    1028 ft · 21 sec · Highway 24

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    108 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1414 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

    30.9 mi · 37 min · Raceland-M C Express

  6. 6

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

    847 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raceland-M C Express
30.9 mi · 54%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 20%
I 10 East
8.24 mi · 14%
Main Street
4.81 mi · 8%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Causeway Boulevard South
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raceland-M C Express

Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

30.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 30m from Schriever
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schriever and Mostly Sunny near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 28.4 miles from Schriever and 28.5 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Schriever and Mostly Sunny 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 Schriever and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 42.8 mi (68.88 km).

Schriever

#1 Schriever

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,853
Coordinates29.7421500, -90.8103700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-90.810334, 29.742174)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.22
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.61 $15.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.56 $17.12
Premium $4.63 $9.30 $18.59
Diesel $5.42 $10.88 $21.77

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Schriever and Metairie. The current time is 19:04:16.

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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.