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

The driving distance from Lutcher, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
41.67 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.29 mi
51.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.29 mi
Kilometers
51.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.67 mi
Kilometers
67.06 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Lutcher
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lutcher
2026-04-18T10:04
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lutcher
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 Lutcher
20.3 mi
00h 23m
To Metairie Terrace
21.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    980 ft · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  12. 12

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lutcher 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
31.7 mi · 76%
Main Street
2.47 mi · 6%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 3%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 3%
Clearview Parkway South
0.34 mi · 1%
Mayflower Drive
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laplace
00h 23m from Lutcher
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lutcher and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lutcher to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 20.3 miles from Lutcher and 21.4 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lutcher and Partly Sunny 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 Lutcher and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 32.29 mi (51.97 km).

Lutcher

#1 Lutcher

City in the state of Louisiana

Population3,127
Coordinates30.0404800, -90.6989800
Altitude5
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: Main Street (-90.699032, 30.04055)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.13
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.57 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.26 $12.52
Premium $4.63 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $5.42 $7.96 $15.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lutcher and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 10:04:34.

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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.