How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Greenwood, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Greenwood, LA is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement 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 Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Greenwood.
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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
62.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3246: Siegen Lane
1526 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Siegen Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Siegen Lane
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
8.5 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Greenwell Street
1850 ft · 51 sec · Greenwell Street
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Turn left onto Silverleaf Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Silverleaf Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mickens Road
3080 ft · 1 min · Mickens Road
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Turn right
37 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hooper Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Foster Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Foster Road
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Turn right onto Windcrest Avenue
861 ft · 39 sec · Windcrest Avenue
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Turn right onto Price Avenue
936 ft · 45 sec · Price Avenue
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Turn left onto Tidecrest Drive
1030 ft · 45 sec · Tidecrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tidecrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Greenwood.
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
Merge slight left
62.6 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Metairie Terrace and 40.3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.36 one way or $20.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sorrento
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
City of Donaldsonville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 68.54 mi (110.3 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 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5449100, -91.1067700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-91.10677, 30.54491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.64 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.14 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
| Diesel | $5.70 | $16.26 | $32.51 |
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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