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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Delcambre, LA is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.76 mi
02h 40m
Flight
109.25 mi
175.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.25 mi
Kilometers
175.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.76 mi
Kilometers
216.87 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Mon, Apr 20, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-20T01:01
Arrive Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Metairie Terrace
67.4 mi
01h 20m
To Delcambre
67.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 14

    1210 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street

    1189 ft · 26 sec · North Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
105 mi · 78%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 9%
I 10 West
6.31 mi · 5%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
LA 14
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

98.4 mi · 01h 48m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 20m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Cloudy near Delcambre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Metairie Terrace and 67.4 miles from Delcambre.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Cloudy near Delcambre.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Delcambre. Straight-line distance: 109.25 mi (175.82 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
Delcambre

#2 Delcambre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,837
Coordinates29.9482600, -91.9887300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Delcambre (-91.98873, 29.94826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.27 $40.55
Premium $4.63 $22.02 $44.03
Diesel $5.42 $25.78 $51.55

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Delcambre. The current time is 01:01:31.

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.