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

The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
157.82 mi
02h 53m
Flight
141.95 mi
228.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.95 mi
Kilometers
228.44 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.82 mi
Kilometers
253.98 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 PM CDT
Return by in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mamou
2026-04-19T17:10
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mamou
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
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Mamou
81.3 mi
01h 26m
To Metairie Terrace
76.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2595 ft · 54 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    38 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    2159 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  9. 9

    Continue on North C C Duson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue

    14.7 mi · 17 min · East Laurel Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  22. 22

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mamou and Metairie Terrace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
75 mi · 48%
West Vine Street
55.3 mi · 35%
East Laurel Avenue
14.7 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 4%
West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 3%
State Route 13
2.41 mi · 2%
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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
01h 26m from Mamou
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mamou and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Mamou and 76.6 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mamou and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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 Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 141.95 mi (228.44 km).

Mamou

#1 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
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: Hackberry Avenue (-92.419295, 30.633612)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mamou and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 17:10:05.

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.