How far is Jean Lafitte, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Jean Lafitte, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jean Lafitte and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
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Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
57 m · 6 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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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 Jean Lafitte 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.
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.74 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny leaving Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Estelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Jean Lafitte and 14.1 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jean Lafitte and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Estelle
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 Estelle.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jean Lafitte and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 16.9 mi (27.2 km).
#1 Jean Lafitte
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,996 |
| Coordinates | 29.7360400, -90.1267400 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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