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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Franklin, LA is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
100.67 mi
02h 03m
Flight
81.11 mi
130.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.11 mi
Kilometers
130.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.67 mi
Kilometers
162.02 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:10 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Mon, May 4, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-05-04T18:07
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 4, 8:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Bayou Cane
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
50.3 mi
01h 01m
To Franklin
50.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3215: Garden City, Franklin

    1300 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Frontage Road

    2282 ft · 48 sec · West Frontage Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3215

    2333 ft · 52 sec · State Route 3215

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Iberia Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
75.4 mi · 75%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 12%
I 10 West
6.31 mi · 6%
East Main Street
3.51 mi · 3%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

68.9 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayou Cane
01h 01m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Bayou Cane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Metairie Terrace and 50.4 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bayou Cane

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

15 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

74 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

101 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

103 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 81.11 mi (130.53 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
Franklin

#2 Franklin

City in Louisiana

Population6,580
Coordinates29.7960400, -91.5015000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Franklin (-91.5015, 29.79604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.89
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.44 $26.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.12 $30.24
Premium $4.63 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $5.42 $19.22 $38.45

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Franklin. The current time is 18:07:43.

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.