How far is Denham Springs, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.09 mi
01h 21m
Flight
58.99 mi
94.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.99 mi
Kilometers
94.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.09 mi
Kilometers
128.89 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denham Springs
2026-04-15T13:30
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denham Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ponchatoula
LA

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Denham Springs
39.5 mi
00h 40m
To Metairie Terrace
40.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Benton Street

    70 m · 19 sec · Benton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest

    93 m · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Range Avenue

    2018 ft · 36 sec · North Range Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    956 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 12 East: Hammond

    1613 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    27.5 mi · 29 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: New Orleans

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  17. 17

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denham Springs 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
45.6 mi · 57%
West Florida Republic Parkway
27.5 mi · 34%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
I 55 South
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponchatoula
00h 40m from Denham Springs
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Denham Springs and 40.6 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Denham Springs and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

8 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

65 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

66 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

70 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denham Springs and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 58.99 mi (94.94 km).

Denham Springs

#1 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
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: Benton Street (-90.957149, 30.487404)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 Denham Springs and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 13:30:52.

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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.