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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Brownsfield, LA is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
81.08 mi
01h 46m
Flight
69.28 mi
111.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.28 mi
Kilometers
111.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.08 mi
Kilometers
130.48 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Fri, Apr 10, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-10T12:23
Arrive Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
40.5 mi
00h 53m
To Brownsfield
40.6 mi
00h 53m

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
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane

    1526 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Siegen Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Airline Highway

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Greenwell Street

    1850 ft · 51 sec · Greenwell Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Silverleaf Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Silverleaf Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mickens Road

    3080 ft · 1 min · Mickens Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    37 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Hooper Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foster Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Foster Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northampton Drive

    2236 ft · 2 min · Northampton Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clearview Avenue

    155 m · 22 sec · Clearview Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
63.3 mi · 78%
Airline Highway
8.49 mi · 10%
Silverleaf Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Siegen Lane
1.33 mi · 2%
Foster Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

62.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 53m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Metairie Terrace and 40.6 miles from Brownsfield.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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 Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Brownsfield. Straight-line distance: 69.28 mi (111.5 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
Brownsfield

#2 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Brownsfield (-91.12066, 30.54658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.63 $13.23 $26.46
Diesel $5.42 $15.49 $30.97

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 Brownsfield. The current time is 12:23:05.

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.