How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Krotz Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Krotz Springs, LA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
113.21 mi
02h 20m
Flight
102.37 mi
164.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.37 mi
Kilometers
164.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.21 mi
Kilometers
182.19 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Krotz Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Krotz Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Oak Grove
LA

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

From Metairie Terrace
56.5 mi
01h 10m
To Krotz Springs
56.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Krotz Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Krotz Springs.

  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

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    30.6 mi · 41 min · State Route 1

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Florida Street

    154 m · 16 sec · Florida Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    2229 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1189 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Krotz Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Krotz Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Krotz Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Krotz Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 67%
State Route 1
30.6 mi · 27%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
8th Avenue
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 10m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Krotz Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Krotz Springs?

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Metairie Terrace and 56.7 miles from Krotz Springs.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Krotz Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

24 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

54 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

65 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

89 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Krotz Springs. Straight-line distance: 102.37 mi (164.75 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
Krotz Springs

#2 Krotz Springs

Town in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates30.5368600, -91.7528900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Krotz Springs (-91.75289, 30.53686)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $15.11
Round trip
$30.22
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.11 $30.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.99 $33.99
Premium $4.63 $18.45 $36.91
Diesel $5.42 $21.61 $43.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Krotz Springs. The current time is 04:08:56.

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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.