How far is Westminster, LA from Metairie, LA?

The driving distance from Westminster, LA to Metairie, LA is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
69.46 mi
01h 10m
Flight
63.22 mi
101.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.22 mi
Kilometers
101.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.46 mi
Kilometers
111.78 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM CDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Oct 15, 5:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-10-15T15:23
Arrive Metairie
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Westminster
34.7 mi
00h 35m
To Metairie
34.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baker Drive

    885 ft · 44 sec · Baker Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fleet Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Fleet Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Highway

    2125 ft · 46 sec · Jefferson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bluebonnet Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluebonnet Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Access Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Access Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    2852 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

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

    588 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South

    1641 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 46th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · 46th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard

    87 m · 17 sec · North Causeway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 47th Street

    945 ft · 43 sec · 47th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fagot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
65.5 mi · 94%
Bluebonnet Boulevard
1.26 mi · 2%
East Access Road
0.76 mi · 1%
North Causeway Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Jefferson Highway
0.4 mi · 1%
Causeway Boulevard South
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 13m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 35m from Westminster
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Metairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Westminster and 34.8 miles from Metairie.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Metairie.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Metairie. Straight-line distance: 63.22 mi (101.75 km).

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#1 Westminster

Westminster is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4138000, -91.0876000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Metairie

#2 Metairie

The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Population138,481
Coordinates29.9840900, -90.1528500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Baker Drive (-91.087603, 30.413826)
End: Avenue (-90.152849, 29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.17
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $9.58 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.38 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.78 $11.71 $23.43
Diesel $5.82 $14.27 $28.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westminster and Metairie. The current time is 15:23:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.