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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Amelia, LA is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.33 mi
01h 31m
Flight
60.23 mi
96.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.23 mi
Kilometers
96.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.33 mi
Kilometers
118.02 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amelia
Wed, Apr 15, 7:11 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-15T05:39
Arrive Amelia
Wed, Apr 15, 7:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
36.7 mi
00h 45m
To Amelia
36.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mayflower Drive

    568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Civic Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waltham Street

    539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clearview Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    44.9 mi · 50 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lake Palourde Bypass Road

    852 ft · 22 sec · Lake Palourde Bypass Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    140 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Barrow Street

    1922 ft · 1 min · Barrow Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Palourde Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Lake Palourde Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Palourde Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
52.1 mi · 71%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 16%
I 10 West
6.31 mi · 9%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
Barrow Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

44.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 45m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Amelia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Metairie Terrace and 36.7 miles from Amelia.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Amelia. Straight-line distance: 60.23 mi (96.93 km).

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#1 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amelia

Amelia is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.6663200, -91.1020400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Amelia (-91.10204, 29.66632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.63 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.42 $14.02 $28.05

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 Metairie Terrace and Amelia. The current time is 05:39:36.

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.