How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Destrehan, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Destrehan, LA is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Destrehan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Destrehan.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
22 m · 5 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
64 m · 10 sec · Derbigny Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
685 ft · 30 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Airline Drive
6.2 mi · 12 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
2335 ft · 47 sec · East Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Alliance Avenue
1616 ft · 1 min · Alliance Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Amelia Street
826 ft · 42 sec · Amelia Street
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Turn left onto Amie Street
44 m · 6 sec · Amie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Destrehan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Airline Drive
Turn right onto Airline Drive
6.22 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Destrehan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Destrehan?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Metairie Terrace and 6.6 miles from Destrehan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Destrehan.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Destrehan. Straight-line distance: 11.6 mi (18.67 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 Destrehan
City in St.
| Population | 11,535 |
| Coordinates | 29.9432200, -90.3534500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Destrehan (-90.35345, 29.94322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
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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