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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Deville, LA is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.26 mi
03h 57m
Flight
152.39 mi
245.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.39 mi
Kilometers
245.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.26 mi
Kilometers
285.27 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:42 AM CST
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Nov 7, 8:40 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-11-07T00:44
Arrive Deville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:42 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
88.6 mi
01h 58m
To Deville
88.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wye Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road

  15. 15

    Continue on False River Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    50.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 107

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 107

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 107

    608 ft · 12 sec · State Route 107

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 107

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Highway 107

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Effie Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Effie Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 115

    4 mi · 7 min · Highway 115

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highway 1207

    53 m · 12 sec · Highway 1207

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left

    17 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 43%
State Route 1
11.3 mi · 6%
Highway 107
8.69 mi · 5%
False River Road
8.25 mi · 5%
Effie Highway
5.52 mi · 3%
Wye Road
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 58m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
9:04 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Partly Sunny near Deville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Metairie Terrace and 88.7 miles from Deville.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.94 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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 Grosse Tete and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Deville. Straight-line distance: 152.39 mi (245.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#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 Deville

Deville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3574000, -92.1654100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Deville (-92.16541, 31.3574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $22.94
Round trip
$45.87
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $22.94 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.15 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.54 $28.45 $56.89
Diesel $5.72 $35.83 $71.66

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Deville. The current time is 00:44:19.

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.