How far is Avondale, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Avondale, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.35 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.11 mi
8.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.11 mi
Kilometers
8.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.35 mi
Kilometers
13.43 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 11, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Avondale
Sat, Apr 11, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-11T13:07
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 11, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elmwood
LA

City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States

From Avondale
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Metairie Terrace
4.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Valentine Drive

    629 ft · 31 sec · Valentine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard

    1231 ft · 1 min · Jamie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    72 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Airline Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Airline Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Division Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Derbigny Street

    64 m · 14 sec · Derbigny Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Division Street

    577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mayflower Drive

    22 m · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamie Boulevard
2.32 mi · 28%
Airline Drive
0.66 mi · 8%
Division Street
0.25 mi · 3%
Valentine Drive
0.12 mi · 1%
Derbigny Street
0.04 mi
Cypress Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

4.81 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood
00h 07m from Avondale
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elmwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Avondale and 4.2 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

11 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

53 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

64 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

67 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 5.11 mi (8.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Avondale

Avondale is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9129800, -90.2036900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Valentine Drive (-90.203669, 29.913234)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.20
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.10 $2.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.24 $2.47
Premium $4.63 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.42 $1.57 $3.14

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 Avondale and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 13:07:57.

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.