How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Belle Chasse, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Belle Chasse, LA is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Suburb city of New Orleans
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Belle Chasse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Belle Chasse.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
22 m · 8 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Turn left onto Cypress Street
1134 ft · 51 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Severn Avenue
1167 ft · 35 sec · Severn Avenue
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
3 mi · 6 min · Airline Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Westbank
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Downtown, Slidell
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontchartrain Expressway
2831 ft · 40 sec · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
1395 ft · 48 sec · Hunt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Belle Chasse.
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.
Belle Chasse Highway
Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
5.07 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Belle Chasse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Belle Chasse?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Metairie Terrace and 8.3 miles from Belle Chasse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Belle Chasse.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Belle Chasse. Straight-line distance: 13.44 mi (21.63 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 Belle Chasse
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,038 |
| Coordinates | 29.8549300, -89.9906300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Chasse (-89.99063, 29.85493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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