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

The estimated driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Arabi, LA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
13.98 mi
00h 30m · estimated
Flight
9.64 mi
15.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.64 mi
Kilometers
15.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
13.98 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
22.5 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arabi
Fri, Apr 10, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Fri, Apr 10, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-10T10:40
Arrive Arabi
Fri, Apr 10, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
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 Metairie Terrace
4.8 mi
00h 15m
To Arabi
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Orleans
00h 15m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Arabi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 4.8 miles from Metairie Terrace and 9.1 miles from Arabi.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Metairie Terrace and Arabi. Straight-line distance: 9.64 mi (15.51 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
Arabi

#2 Arabi

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates29.9543700, -90.0053500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Arabi (-90.00535, 29.95437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.86
Round trip
$3.71
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.86 $3.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.09 $4.17
Premium $4.63 $2.27 $4.53
Diesel $5.42 $2.65 $5.31

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Arabi. The current time is 10:40:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.