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

The driving distance from Basile, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.56 mi
02h 56m
Flight
149.34 mi
240.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.34 mi
Kilometers
240.34 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.56 mi
Kilometers
264.84 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 PM CDT
Return by in Basile
Wed, Apr 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Basile
2026-04-15T11:37
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Basile
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
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Basile
81.6 mi
01h 28m
To Metairie Terrace
82.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewis Avenue

    49 m · 9 sec · South Lewis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Stagg Avenue

    1157 ft · 28 sec · East Stagg Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ryan Avenue

    1923 ft · 43 sec · South Ryan Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Basile Eunice Highway

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
75 mi · 46%
West Vine Street
55.3 mi · 34%
Basile Eunice Highway
25.4 mi · 15%
West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 3%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

74.7 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
01h 28m from Basile
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Basile and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Basile and 82.9 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Basile and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

72 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Basile and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 149.34 mi (240.34 km).

Basile

#1 Basile

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates30.4852000, -92.5959700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lewis Avenue (-92.595634, 30.485213)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Basile and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 11:37:09.

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.