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

The driving distance from Meraux, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.3 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.2 mi
24.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.2 mi
Kilometers
24.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.3 mi
Kilometers
27.84 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Return by in Meraux
Wed, Apr 15, 7:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meraux
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meraux
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Orleans
LA

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.

From Meraux
8.6 mi
00h 16m
To Metairie Terrace
8.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Judge Perez Drive

    124 m · 16 sec · East Judge Perez Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East Judge Perez Drive

    6.2 mi · 14 min · East Judge Perez Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on North Claiborne Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · North Claiborne Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: New Orleans

    2825 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Airline Drive, Tulane Avenue, Carrollton Avenue

    845 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 North: Airline Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Airline Drive

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Airline Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Severn Avenue

    1167 ft · 39 sec · Severn Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cypress Street

    1134 ft · 50 sec · Cypress Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mayflower Drive

    22 m · 3 sec · Mayflower Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meraux 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Judge Perez Drive
6.24 mi · 36%
North Claiborne Avenue
3.52 mi · 20%
I 10 West
3.21 mi · 19%
Airline Drive
2.86 mi · 17%
US 61 North
0.85 mi · 5%
Severn Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Judge Perez Drive

Continue on East Judge Perez Drive

6.17 mi · 00h 14m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Orleans
00h 16m from Meraux
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meraux 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 Meraux to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

New Orleans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Meraux and 8.6 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Orleans

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

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

1 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

46 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Hammond

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

Picayune

74 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meraux and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 15.2 mi (24.47 km).

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#1 Meraux

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,816
Coordinates29.9301700, -89.9162300
Altitude2
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: East Judge Perez Drive (-89.915687, 29.930622)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.60 $5.20
Premium $4.63 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.42 $3.30 $6.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meraux and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 18:29:50.

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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.