How far is Donaldsonville, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Donaldsonville, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donaldsonville and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donaldsonville and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on West 10th Street
3 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street
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Continue on Albert Street
918 ft · 16 sec · Albert Street
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Continue on Marchand Drive
2231 ft · 31 sec · Marchand Drive
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Continue on Division Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1520 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans
2004 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 50 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 Donaldsonville 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 10 East
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Donaldsonville and 30.8 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Donaldsonville and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Garyville
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 Garyville.
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donaldsonville and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 50.37 mi (81.06 km).
#1 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,638 |
| Coordinates | 30.1011400, -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
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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