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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.9 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.79 mi
15.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.79 mi
Kilometers
15.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.9 mi
Kilometers
22.37 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estelle
Sun, Apr 12, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sun, Apr 12, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-12T22:55
Arrive Estelle
Sun, Apr 12, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Westwego
LA

City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Metairie Terrace
7 mi
00h 12m
To Estelle
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mayflower Drive

    22 m · 5 sec · Mayflower Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Division Street

    577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Derbigny Street

    64 m · 10 sec · Derbigny Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Division Street

    685 ft · 30 sec · Division Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Airline Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Airline Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Clearview Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road

    1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    653 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Ames Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Drive

    142 m · 20 sec · Oklahoma Drive

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westbank Expressway
3.75 mi · 27%
Ames Boulevard
3.35 mi · 24%
Huey P. Long Bridge
2.57 mi · 18%
South Clearview Parkway
2.06 mi · 15%
Airline Drive
0.7 mi · 5%
Nine Mile Point Road
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwego
00h 12m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

8 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

54 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Schriever

67 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

74 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Estelle. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.76 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Estelle

Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population16,377
Coordinates29.8457600, -90.1067400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Estelle (-90.10674, 29.84576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.86
Round trip
$3.71
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Estelle. The current time is 22:55:30.

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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.