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

The estimated driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Batchelor, LA is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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
134.1 mi
02h 47m · estimated
Flight
107.28 mi
172.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.28 mi
Kilometers
172.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
134.1 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
215.82 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batchelor
Sat, Apr 11, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 11, 5:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-11T00:10
Arrive Batchelor
Sat, Apr 11, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Shenandoah
LA

City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.

From Metairie Terrace
53.6 mi
01h 23m
To Batchelor
80.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shenandoah
01h 23m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Batchelor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Shenandoah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Metairie Terrace and 80.5 miles from Batchelor.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shenandoah

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shenandoah and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 6.6 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 6

Baton Rouge , LA
5321 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shenandoah.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

18 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

75 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

90 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Batchelor. Straight-line distance: 107.28 mi (172.65 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 Batchelor

Batchelor is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8404600, -91.6615100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Batchelor (-91.66151, 30.84046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.83
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.91 $35.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.15 $40.29
Premium $4.63 $21.88 $43.75
Diesel $5.42 $25.61 $51.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Batchelor. The current time is 00:10:47.

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.