How far is Elmwood, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Elmwood, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on the route
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Distributors Row
23 m · 9 sec · Distributors Row
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Turn left onto Mounes Street
2126 ft · 54 sec · Mounes Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Clearview Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit right
72 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Airline Drive
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Turn left onto Division Street
730 ft · 31 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Derbigny Street
64 m · 14 sec · Derbigny Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto Mayflower Drive
22 m · 3 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 Elmwood and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Clearview Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Clearview Parkway
1.36 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Elmwood 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 Elmwood to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Elmwood and 1.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elmwood and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Metairie
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 2.17 mi (3.49 km).
#1 Elmwood
City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,635 |
| Coordinates | 29.9565900, -90.1898000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.46 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
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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