How far is Broussard, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broussard and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on South Polk Street
41 m · 11 sec · South Polk Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
982 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
2375 ft · 48 sec · North Morgan Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
121.4 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Broussard and Metairie Terrace.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisiana Avenue
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Broussard and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broussard to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Broussard and 73.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broussard and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Inniswold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inniswold.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 108.1 mi (173.97 km).
#1 Broussard
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
| Population | 11,303 |
| Coordinates | 30.1471500, -91.9612300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.17 | $42.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.91 | $53.83 |
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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