How far is Thibodaux, LA from Metairie, LA?
The driving distance from Thibodaux, LA to Metairie, LA is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thibodaux and Metairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux and Metairie.
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Start on Saint Mary Street
35 m · 9 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
662 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Continue on Bayou Road
1643 ft · 27 sec · Bayou Road
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Continue on East Bayou Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Bayou Road
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Turn right onto Percy Brown Road
131 m · 12 sec · Percy Brown Road
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Turn left onto Highway 1
12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 1
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Turn left
95 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
2834 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
1720 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight left
566 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right
14.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 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 Thibodaux 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.
Highway 1
Merge slight right
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thibodaux and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Metairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thibodaux to Metairie?
The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 27.4 miles from Thibodaux and 26.6 miles from Metairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thibodaux and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Metairie.
Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands
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 Des Allemands.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thibodaux and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 42.19 mi (67.9 km).
#1 Thibodaux
City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 29.7957600, -90.8228700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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