How far is Springhill, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Springhill, LA to Metairie, LA is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (460 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.1 mi
05h 54m
Flight
285.82 mi
459.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.82 mi
Kilometers
459.98 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.1 mi
Kilometers
576.31 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Wed, May 13, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springhill
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Metairie
Wed, May 13, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springhill
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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Springhill
183.4 mi
02h 57m
To Metairie
174.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    21 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Butler Street

    1674 ft · 43 sec · Butler Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Plain Dealing Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Plain Dealing Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 157

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 157

  6. 6

    Continue on Hickory Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hickory Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto North Magnolia Street

    116 m · 11 sec · North Magnolia Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Mary Lee Street

    2388 ft · 40 sec · East Mary Lee Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    49 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Louisiana Street

    2996 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 3

    18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3

  12. 12

    Continue on Benton Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    1 km · 1 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    47 m · 4 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    1163 ft · 28 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hamilton Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    110 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  29. 29

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 52%
I 10 East
76.8 mi · 21%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 15%
Highway 3
18.9 mi · 5%
Highway 157
14.5 mi · 4%
Benton Road
6.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
285.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 57m from Springhill
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springhill and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.4 miles from Springhill and 174.8 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 285.8 miles (460 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.87 one way or $95.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springhill and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springhill and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 285.82 mi (459.98 km).

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#1 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,097
Coordinates33.0059700, -93.4668400
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.46684, 33.005932)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.83 L · about $47.87
Round trip
$95.74
25.28 gal · 95.66 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.87 $95.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.83 $107.67
Premium $4.63 $58.46 $116.92
Diesel $5.42 $68.45 $136.89

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 Springhill and Metairie. The current time is 21:33:11.

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.