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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Dulac, LA is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
66.78 mi
01h 33m
Flight
52.44 mi
84.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.44 mi
Kilometers
84.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.78 mi
Kilometers
107.48 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dulac
Mon, Apr 20, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Mon, Apr 20, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-20T00:53
Arrive Dulac
Mon, Apr 20, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
33.4 mi
00h 46m
To Dulac
33.4 mi
00h 46m

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

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182: Houma

    1213 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 182 West: Houma

    149 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto LA 182 West: Houma

    62 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Caillou Road

    14.2 mi · 23 min · Grand Caillou Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Caillou Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
22 mi · 33%
Grand Caillou Road
14.2 mi · 21%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 18%
I 10 West
6.31 mi · 9%
LA 182 West
3.62 mi · 5%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 46m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Partly Sunny near Dulac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Metairie Terrace and 33.4 miles from Dulac.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Dulac. Straight-line distance: 52.44 mi (84.4 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
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#2 Dulac

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,463
Coordinates29.3888300, -90.7139800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Dulac (-90.71398, 29.38883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 Dulac. The current time is 00:53:00.

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.