How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Killian, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Killian, LA is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Killian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Killian.
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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
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield
840 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
691 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2030 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 22
6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22
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Turn right
156 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Killian.
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 55 North
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24.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Cloudy leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Cloudy near Killian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Killian?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Metairie Terrace and 28.9 miles from Killian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Cloudy near Killian.
Stop Ideas Near Laplace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Killian. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.61 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 Killian
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 30.3588100, -90.5862000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killian (-90.5862, 30.35881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
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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