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

The driving distance from Killian, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.59 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.42 mi
58.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.42 mi
Kilometers
58.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.59 mi
Kilometers
94.29 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Killian
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killian
2026-05-12T18:46
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killian
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Laplace
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Killian
28.7 mi
00h 31m
To Metairie Terrace
29.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    156 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 22

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2030 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  14. 14

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killian 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
42.3 mi · 72%
Highway 22
6.11 mi · 10%
Walnut Street
5.71 mi · 10%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

26.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laplace
00h 31m from Killian
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killian 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 Killian to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Killian and 29.8 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killian and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Laplace

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

49 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

71 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killian and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.61 km).

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#1 Killian

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,337
Coordinates30.3588100, -90.5862000
Altitude4
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: LA 444 (-90.586142, 30.358619)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Killian and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 18:46:44.

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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.