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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Gardere, LA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
68.62 mi
01h 26m
Flight
63.59 mi
102.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.59 mi
Kilometers
102.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.62 mi
Kilometers
110.44 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardere
Tue, May 5, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Tue, May 5, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-05-05T07:30
Arrive Gardere
Tue, May 5, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Metairie Terrace
34.3 mi
00h 43m
To Gardere
34.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales

    1467 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 30

    2500 ft · 51 sec · State Route 30

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 30

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 30

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 30

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 30

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 30

    6.5 mi · 9 min · East Highway 30

  14. 14

    Continue on Nicholson Extended

    1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended

  15. 15

    Continue on Nicholson Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gardere Lane

    20 m · 2 sec · Gardere Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardere Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
49.2 mi · 72%
State Route 30
6.91 mi · 10%
East Highway 30
6.53 mi · 10%
Nicholson Drive
2.43 mi · 4%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 43m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Partly Sunny near Gardere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Metairie Terrace and 34.4 miles from Gardere.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Gardere. Straight-line distance: 63.59 mi (102.34 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
Gardere

#2 Gardere

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population10,580
Coordinates30.3457500, -91.1401100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Gardere (-91.14011, 30.34575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.63 $11.19 $22.38
Diesel $5.42 $13.10 $26.21

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Gardere. The current time is 07:30:10.

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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.