How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Belle Rose, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Belle Rose, LA is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
65.24 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.74 mi
84.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.74 mi
Kilometers
84.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.24 mi
Kilometers
104.99 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Rose
Sun, Apr 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Mon, Apr 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-12T21:26
Arrive Belle Rose
Sun, Apr 12, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Garyville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
32.6 mi
00h 41m
To Belle Rose
32.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Belle Rose.

  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

    43.4 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville

    1749 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2728 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lafourche Street

    756 ft · 15 sec · Lafourche Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Bayou Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Bayou Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    140 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highway 1 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Highway 998

    14 m · 1 sec · Highway 998

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 998

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
44.1 mi · 68%
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.28 mi · 7%
LA 3009
2.81 mi · 4%
Highway 1 South
2.81 mi · 4%
East Bayou Road
2.52 mi · 4%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

43.4 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 41m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Belle Rose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Belle Rose?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Metairie Terrace and 32.6 miles from Belle Rose.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Belle Rose.

Stop Ideas Near Garyville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

53 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Belle Rose. Straight-line distance: 52.74 mi (84.87 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 Belle Rose

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates30.0504800, -91.0414900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Belle Rose (-91.04149, 30.05048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.63 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $5.42 $12.45 $24.91

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Belle Rose. The current time is 21:26:03.

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.