How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Hackberry, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Hackberry, LA is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Hackberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Hackberry.
-
1
Start on Mayflower Drive
568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
-
2
Continue on Civic Street
121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street
-
3
Turn right onto Waltham Street
539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street
-
4
Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North
-
5
Turn right onto Clearview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
-
7
Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
-
9
Keep slight left
134.8 mi · 2 hr 31 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
2306 ft · 56 sec
-
11
Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
-
12
Turn left onto Ruth Street
1622 ft · 44 sec · Ruth Street
-
13
Continue straight
39 m · 3 sec
-
14
Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
15
Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
-
17
Turn slight left onto Old Town Road
31 m · 5 sec · Old Town Road
-
18
Continue on Old Town Road
1160 ft · 57 sec · Old Town Road
-
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Volunteer Lane
75 m · 11 sec · Volunteer Lane
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Volunteer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Hackberry.
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
135 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie Terrace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hackberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Hackberry?
The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Metairie Terrace and 112.7 miles from Hackberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie Terrace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hackberry.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Hackberry. Straight-line distance: 190.19 mi (306.08 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 Hackberry
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 29.9960500, -93.3421000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hackberry (-93.3421, 29.99605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.82 | $67.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.72 | $73.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.00 | $85.99 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.