How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Coushatta, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Coushatta, LA is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Coushatta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Coushatta.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Continue on Civic Street
121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street
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Turn right onto Waltham Street
539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North
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Turn right onto Clearview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
142.6 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2448 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on HWY 84 EAST
981 ft · 17 sec · HWY 84 EAST
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Continue on East Carroll Street
1339 ft · 29 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
12 m · 2 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Coushatta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
143 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Coushatta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Coushatta?
The road trip is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Metairie Terrace and 141.4 miles from Coushatta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Coushatta.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Coushatta. Straight-line distance: 234.98 mi (378.17 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 Coushatta
Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,711 |
| Coordinates | 32.0148800, -93.3421200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coushatta (-93.34212, 32.01488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.79 | $75.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.50 | $85.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.16 | $92.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.04 | $108.08 |
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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