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

The driving distance from Jonesboro, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
269.86 mi
04h 27m
Flight
217.32 mi
349.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.32 mi
Kilometers
349.74 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.86 mi
Kilometers
434.3 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Fri, Apr 10, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T16:07
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Fri, Apr 10, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Jonesboro
134.2 mi
02h 13m
To Metairie Terrace
135.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Allen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chatham Highway

    857 ft · 24 sec · Chatham Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Hudson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Hudson Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hudson Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Winnfield Highway

    21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lafayette Street

    47.7 mi · 59 min · East Lafayette Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Jonesboro and Metairie Terrace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
75 mi · 28%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 20%
East Lafayette Street
47.7 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.2 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King
32.2 mi · 12%
Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

74.7 mi · 01h 25m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
217.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 13m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Jonesboro and 135.6 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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 Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 217.32 mi (349.74 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,415
Coordinates32.2412700, -92.7159900
Altitude68
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: Allen Avenue (-92.715993, 32.24127)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.05 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.10
19.04 gal · 72.1 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.05 $72.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.55 $81.09
Premium $4.63 $44.03 $88.06
Diesel $5.42 $51.55 $103.10

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 16:07:58.

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.