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

The driving distance from Many, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
274.65 mi
04h 26m
Flight
225.64 mi
363.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.64 mi
Kilometers
363.13 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.65 mi
Kilometers
442 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, May 13, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Many
Wed, May 13, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Many
2026-05-12T20:18
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, May 13, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Many
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 Many
136.6 mi
02h 13m
To Metairie Terrace
138 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Many and Metairie Terrace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sabine Street

    6 m · 6 sec · Sabine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Capitol Street

    53 m · 12 sec · North Capitol Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Antonio Avenue

    1324 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Antonio Avenue

    1.2 km · 53 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Natchitoches Highway

    22.6 mi · 28 min · Natchitoches Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    118 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    110 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Many 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 South
118 mi · 43%
I 10 East
75 mi · 27%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 19%
Natchitoches Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 49 South

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 59m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 13m from Many
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Many 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 Many to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 136.6 miles from Many and 138 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.70 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Many and Mostly Cloudy 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 6.6 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 0.7 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 6.6 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 Many and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 225.64 mi (363.13 km).

Many

#1 Many

Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,667
Coordinates31.5687800, -93.4840600
Altitude84
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: Sabine Street (-93.48406, 31.568813)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.69 L · about $36.70
Round trip
$73.39
19.38 gal · 73.38 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.70 $73.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.27 $82.54
Premium $4.63 $44.82 $89.63
Diesel $5.42 $52.47 $104.94

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Many and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 20:18:01.

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.