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

The driving distance from Marrero, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.02 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.67 mi
10.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.67 mi
Kilometers
10.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.02 mi
Kilometers
16.13 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 22, 9:31 PM CDT
Return by in Marrero
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marrero
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 22, 9:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marrero
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Westwego
LA

City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Marrero
5.6 mi
00h 09m
To Metairie Terrace
4.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barataria Boulevard

    105 m · 13 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Barataria Boulevard

    1975 ft · 58 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    40 m · 3 sec · Westbank Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    72 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Airline Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Airline Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Division Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Division Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Derbigny Street

    64 m · 14 sec · Derbigny Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Division Street

    577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mayflower Drive

    22 m · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
170 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi · 42%
West Nine Mile Point Road
2.27 mi · 23%
Airline Drive
0.66 mi · 7%
Nine Mile Point Road
0.45 mi · 5%
Barataria Boulevard
0.44 mi · 4%
Division Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Westbank Expressway

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

4.17 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwego
00h 09m from Marrero
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marrero 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 Marrero to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westwego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Marrero and 4.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marrero and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Westwego

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

67 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

74 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marrero and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.73 km).

Marrero

#1 Marrero

CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Population33,141
Coordinates29.8993700, -90.1003500
Altitude1
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: Barataria Boulevard (-90.100445, 29.899359)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.65
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.33 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.63 $1.62 $3.24
Diesel $5.42 $1.90 $3.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marrero and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 21:13:24.

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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.