How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Estherwood, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Estherwood, LA is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Estherwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Estherwood.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Continue on Civic Street
121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street
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Turn right onto Waltham Street
539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North
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Turn right onto Clearview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
73.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road
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Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1520 ft · 39 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2691 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Estherwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Keep slight left
73.4 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Estherwood?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Metairie Terrace and 78.1 miles from Estherwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie Terrace and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Estherwood.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Estherwood. Straight-line distance: 138.24 mi (222.47 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 Estherwood
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 30.1807600, -92.4643000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Estherwood (-92.4643, 30.18076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.84 | $59.67 |
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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