How far is Bastrop, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Bastrop, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bastrop and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on South Sassafras Street
110 m · 20 sec · South Sassafras Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue
2760 ft · 47 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Turn right onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Grabault Road
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Turn right onto Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
13.2 mi · 20 min · North Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street
48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street
45.2 mi · 53 min · South Julia Street
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Continue on State Rte 15
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Rte 15
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Continue on East Wallace Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Wallace Boulevard
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
2467 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
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Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
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Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bastrop and Metairie Terrace.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bastrop and Mostly Clear near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bastrop to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Bastrop and 142.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bastrop and Mostly Clear near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Norwood
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 Norwood.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
McComb
Hammond
Brookhaven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bastrop and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 219.18 mi (352.74 km).
#1 Bastrop
City in Louisiana
| Population | 9,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.7782800, -91.9114400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie Terrace
A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 142,489 |
| Coordinates | 29.9785400, -90.1639600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.53 | $83.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.09 | $90.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.80 | $105.59 |
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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