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

The driving distance from Bawcomville, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.29 mi
04h 37m
Flight
208.92 mi
336.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.92 mi
Kilometers
336.23 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.29 mi
Kilometers
439.82 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in Bawcomville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bawcomville
2026-04-15T09:30
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bawcomville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bawcomville
132.3 mi
02h 18m
To Metairie Terrace
141.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brown Street

    2431 ft · 2 min · Brown Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hinton Street

    1365 ft · 1 min · Hinton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandal Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · Sandal Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonesboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jonesboro Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Stella Street

    738 ft · 12 sec · Stella Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2759 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  18. 18

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  24. 24

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 29%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
77 mi · 28%
Stella Street
22.7 mi · 8%
Jonesboro Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi
Martin Luther King
1.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
208.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 18m from Bawcomville
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bawcomville 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 Bawcomville to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 132.3 miles from Bawcomville and 141.1 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bawcomville and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 208.92 mi (336.23 km).

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#1 Bawcomville

Bawcomville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4704200, -92.1673600
Altitude24
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: Brown Street (-92.16736, 32.470436)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.51 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.28 gal · 73.02 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.06 $82.11
Premium $4.63 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.42 $52.20 $104.40

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 Bawcomville and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 09:30:19.

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.