How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Alexandria, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Alexandria.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Continue on Civic Street
121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street
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Turn right onto Waltham Street
539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North
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Turn right onto Clearview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M L King Drive, Downtown Alexandria
1717 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on 10th Street
805 ft · 22 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Murray Street
1757 ft · 1 min · Murray Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Metairie Terrace and 98.7 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livonia.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette
New Iberia
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).
#1 Metairie Terrace
A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 142,489 |
| Coordinates | 29.9785400, -90.1639600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 45,573 |
| Coordinates | 31.3112900, -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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