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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Bourg, LA is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
59.13 mi
01h 22m
Flight
39.41 mi
63.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.41 mi
Kilometers
63.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.13 mi
Kilometers
95.16 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourg
Sun, Apr 12, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sun, Apr 12, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-12T11:37
Arrive Bourg
Sun, Apr 12, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Des Allemands
LA

Census designated place

From Metairie Terrace
29.6 mi
00h 41m
To Bourg
29.6 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
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 24

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 24

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Donut Street

    76 m · 31 sec · Donut Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Country Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge

    90 m · 25 sec · Klondyke Bridge

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 24

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Guidry Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Guidry Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guidry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 37%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 20%
I 10 West
6.31 mi · 11%
LA 182 West
3.62 mi · 6%
Highway 24
3.56 mi · 6%
East Park Avenue
2.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Allemands
00h 41m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Bourg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Des Allemands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Metairie Terrace and 29.6 miles from Bourg.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Allemands

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

34 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

84 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Bourg. Straight-line distance: 39.41 mi (63.43 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 Bourg

Bourg is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5535500, -90.6023100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Bourg (-90.60231, 29.55355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Bourg. The current time is 11:37:16.

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.