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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.25 mi
03h 51m
Flight
188.43 mi
303.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.43 mi
Kilometers
303.25 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.25 mi
Kilometers
388.26 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sat, May 16, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Delhi
Sat, May 16, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delhi
2026-05-16T15:30
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sat, May 16, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delhi
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
Kentwood
LA

Town of the United States

From Delhi
129.1 mi
01h 55m
To Metairie Terrace
112.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Charter Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Charter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    60 m · 5 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    55 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Delhi

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    38.4 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South

    92 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2522 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 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 Delhi 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
174 mi · 72%
Broadway Street
80.4 mi · 33%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi
Clearview Parkway South
0.34 mi
Mayflower Drive
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentwood
01h 55m from Delhi
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

McComb

35 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

72 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

84 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delhi and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 188.43 mi (303.25 km).

Delhi

#1 Delhi

Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana

Population2,753
Coordinates32.4576400, -91.4931700
Altitude27
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: Charter Street (-91.493576, 32.45764)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.23 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.45
17.02 gal · 64.46 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Delhi and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 15:30:35.

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.