What day trips can I take from Metairie?

Good day trips from Metairie (roughly under 100 miles) include New Orleans, Kenner, Gulfport, Baton Rouge — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Metairie?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Metairie, consider Lafayette, Mobile, Jackson, Pensacola — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Metairie to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Metairie

Cities near Metairie, Louisiana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including New Orleans, Kenner, Gulfport. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Metairie, Louisiana is New Orleans, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
New Orleans	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Kenner	5 mi / 9 km	18 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Gulfport	69 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Baton Rouge	69 mi / 112 km	2 hr 5 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Lafayette	113 mi / 182 km	2 hr 37 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Mobile	135 mi / 217 km	3 hr 8 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Jackson	160 mi / 257 km	3 hr 43 min	48 min	Weekend getaway
Pensacola	178 mi / 286 km	4 hr 8 min	50 min	Weekend getaway
Lake Charles	183 mi / 295 km	4 hr 15 min	50 min	Weekend getaway
Port Arthur	227 mi / 365 km	4 hr 57 min	55 min	Short break

Day trips from Metairie

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: New Orleans, Kenner, Gulfport, Baton Rouge. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Metairie

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lafayette, Mobile, Jackson, Pensacola. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Metairie include New Orleans, Kenner, Gulfport, Baton Rouge, Lafayette. The closest is New Orleans, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Metairie

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