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

The driving distance from Coushatta, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 284.6 miles (458 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
284.61 mi
04h 28m
Flight
234.98 mi
378.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.98 mi
Kilometers
378.17 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.61 mi
Kilometers
458.03 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, May 13, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Coushatta
Wed, May 13, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coushatta
2026-05-12T21:34
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, May 13, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coushatta
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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Coushatta
141.6 mi
02h 14m
To Metairie Terrace
143 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Carroll Street

    1339 ft · 23 sec · East Carroll Street

  3. 3

    Continue on HWY 84 EAST

    981 ft · 17 sec · HWY 84 EAST

  4. 4

    Continue on US 84

    6.6 mi · 10 min · US 84

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1534 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    142.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coushatta 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84
151 mi · 53%
I 10 East
75 mi · 26%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 19%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi
US 190
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

US 84

Merge slight left

143 mi · 02h 24m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
235 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 14m from Coushatta
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coushatta and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.6 miles (458 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.6 miles from Coushatta and 143 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coushatta and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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 Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coushatta and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 234.98 mi (378.17 km).

Coushatta

#1 Coushatta

Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,711
Coordinates32.0148800, -93.3421200
Altitude44
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: Front Street (-93.34223, 32.014829)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38.02 L · about $38.02
Round trip
$76.04
20.08 gal · 76.04 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.02 $76.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.76 $85.52
Premium $4.63 $46.43 $92.87
Diesel $5.42 $54.37 $108.73

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Coushatta and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 21:34:10.

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.