How far is Krotz Springs, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Krotz Springs, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.85 mi
01h 58m
Flight
102.37 mi
164.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.37 mi
Kilometers
164.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.85 mi
Kilometers
183.22 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Krotz Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Krotz Springs
2026-04-16T02:09
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Krotz Springs
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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Krotz Springs
56.4 mi
00h 59m
To Metairie Terrace
57.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Krotz Springs and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Krotz Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Krotz Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1189 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    2229 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Florida Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Florida Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    30.7 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  15. 15

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Krotz Springs 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
75 mi · 66%
Florida Street
3.68 mi · 3%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.42 mi
Clearview Parkway South
0.34 mi
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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
00h 59m from Krotz Springs
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Krotz Springs 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 Krotz Springs to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Krotz Springs and 57.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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 Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Krotz Springs and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 102.37 mi (164.75 km).

Krotz Springs

#1 Krotz Springs

Town in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates30.5368600, -91.7528900
Altitude8
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: Krotz Street (-91.752952, 30.53686)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Krotz Springs and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 02:09:17.

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.