How far is Grambling, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Grambling, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.61 mi
04h 53m
Flight
231.73 mi
372.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.73 mi
Kilometers
372.94 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.61 mi
Kilometers
470.91 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Grambling
Thu, Apr 16, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grambling
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grambling
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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Grambling
148.1 mi
02h 26m
To Metairie Terrace
144.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grambling and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    827 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

    846 ft · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rwe Jones Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rwe Jones Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  21. 21

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grambling and Metairie Terrace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 27%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
77 mi · 26%
Rwe Jones Drive
57.1 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi
Martin Luther King
1.26 mi
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
231.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 26m from Grambling
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grambling 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 Grambling to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Grambling and 144.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.12 one way or $78.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grambling and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

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

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grambling and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 231.73 mi (372.94 km).

Grambling

#1 Grambling

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,114
Coordinates32.5276500, -92.7140400
Altitude93
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: Main Street (-92.714019, 32.527648)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.09 L · about $39.12
Round trip
$78.24
20.66 gal · 78.18 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.12 $78.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.00 $87.99
Premium $4.63 $47.78 $95.55
Diesel $5.42 $55.94 $111.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grambling and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 01:04:14.

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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.