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

The driving distance from Homer, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
318.2 mi
05h 25m
Flight
258.56 mi
416.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.56 mi
Kilometers
416.11 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.2 mi
Kilometers
512.1 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Return by in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
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 Homer
164.2 mi
02h 42m
To Metairie Terrace
154 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Homer and Metairie Terrace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    67 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main

    3 mi · 5 min · West Main

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    62 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Monroe

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway

    70 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

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

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  23. 23

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
77 mi · 24%
Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
35 mi · 11%
Powell
35 mi · 11%
West Main
19.2 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
258.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 42m from Homer
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homer 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 Homer to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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 164.2 miles from Homer and 154 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 258.6 miles (416.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.53 one way or $85.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homer and Mostly Cloudy 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 Homer and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 258.56 mi (416.11 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population2,789
Coordinates32.7919200, -93.0550300
Altitude86
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: (-93.055021, 32.791957)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.5 L · about $42.53
Round trip
$85.06
22.46 gal · 85 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.53 $85.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.83 $95.66
Premium $4.63 $51.94 $103.88
Diesel $5.42 $60.81 $121.62

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 18:40:13.

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.