How far is Delhi, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Delhi, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delhi and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delhi and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on Charter Street
57 m · 14 sec · Charter Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
60 m · 5 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right
55 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Delhi
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
38.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 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 Delhi and Metairie Terrace.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
157 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Delhi and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Kentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Delhi and 112.2 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delhi and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Kentwood
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 Kentwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delhi and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 188.43 mi (303.25 km).
#1 Delhi
Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 32.4576400, -91.4931700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.23 | $64.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.24 | $72.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.08 | $92.16 |
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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