How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Estelle, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Estelle, LA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Estelle.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · Airline Drive
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Turn left onto South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
3.3 mi · 7 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Drive
142 m · 20 sec · Oklahoma Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Estelle.
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.
Ames Boulevard
Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
3.35 mi · 00h 07m
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 Clear leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Estelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Estelle?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Westwego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Metairie Terrace and 7 miles from Estelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Estelle.
Stop Ideas Near Westwego
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 Westwego.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Estelle. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.76 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 Estelle
Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 16,377 |
| Coordinates | 29.8457600, -90.1067400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estelle (-90.10674, 29.84576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
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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