How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Golden Meadow, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Golden Meadow, LA is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.25 mi
01h 36m
Flight
41.82 mi
67.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.25 mi
Kilometers
114.67 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Golden Meadow
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-15T22:30
Arrive Golden Meadow
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
35.7 mi
00h 48m
To Golden Meadow
35.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Golden Meadow.

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland

    1636 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport

    52 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Larose Lift Bridge

    3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Saint Louis Street

    1038 ft · 1 min · Saint Louis Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bayou Drive

    32 m · 3 sec · South Bayou Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Bayou Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
17.5 mi · 25%
I 310 South
11.9 mi · 17%
I 10 West
6.31 mi · 9%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
Larose Lift Bridge
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
00h 48m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Golden Meadow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Golden Meadow?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Metairie Terrace and 35.6 miles from Golden Meadow.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Golden Meadow. Straight-line distance: 41.82 mi (67.3 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
Golden Meadow

#2 Golden Meadow

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,935
Coordinates29.3791100, -90.2600800
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Golden Meadow (-90.26008, 29.37911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.69 $21.38
Premium $4.63 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.42 $13.59 $27.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Golden Meadow. The current time is 22:30:30.

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.