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

The driving distance from Hackberry, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
225.71 mi
03h 42m
Flight
190.19 mi
306.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.19 mi
Kilometers
306.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.71 mi
Kilometers
363.24 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Hackberry
112.2 mi
01h 51m
To Metairie Terrace
113.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Volunteer Lane

    75 m · 14 sec · Volunteer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Town Road

    1160 ft · 53 sec · Old Town Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Town Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Old Town Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Louisiana Highway 27

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    205.7 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  10. 10

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
206 mi · 91%
Louisiana Highway 27
14.7 mi · 7%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi
Main Street
0.68 mi
Ruth Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

206 mi · 03h 51m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
190.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 51m from Hackberry
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hackberry 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 Hackberry to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Hackberry and 113.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hackberry and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 190.19 mi (306.08 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hackberry

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,261
Coordinates29.9960500, -93.3421000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Volunteer Lane (-93.342102, 29.996281)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.15 L · about $30.14
Round trip
$60.29
15.92 gal · 60.3 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.14 $60.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.90 $67.80
Premium $4.63 $36.82 $73.63
Diesel $5.42 $43.10 $86.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 20:25:18.

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.