How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Iota, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Iota, LA is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Iota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Iota.
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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
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
79.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 91: Estherwood, Iota
1303 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Estherwood Highway
96 m · 12 sec · Estherwood Highway
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Turn left onto Egan Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Egan Highway
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Turn right onto Iota Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Iota Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Duson Avenue
1443 ft · 41 sec · Duson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Iota.
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
79.6 mi · 01h 29m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Iota?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Brusly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Metairie Terrace and 81.4 miles from Iota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Brusly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brusly.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Iota. Straight-line distance: 141.42 mi (227.59 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 Iota
Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,428 |
| Coordinates | 30.3313100, -92.4956900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iota (-92.49569, 30.33131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.79 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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