How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Many, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Many, LA is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.26 mi
05h 10m
Flight
225.64 mi
363.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.64 mi
Kilometers
363.13 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.26 mi
Kilometers
439.77 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Many
Wed, May 13, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Wed, May 13, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive Many
Wed, May 13, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Metairie Terrace
136.6 mi
02h 35m
To Many
136.6 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Many.

  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

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    118 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 6: Many, Natchitoches

    1594 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    22.7 mi · 28 min · University Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on San Antonio Avenue

    1.2 km · 56 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on San Antonio Avenue

    1324 ft · 21 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Capitol Street

    53 m · 7 sec · North Capitol Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sabine Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Sabine Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sabine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
118 mi · 43%
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 28%
State Route 1
49 mi · 18%
University Parkway
22.7 mi · 8%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

118 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 35m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Many.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Many?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Metairie Terrace and 136.6 miles from Many.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Many.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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 Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Many. Straight-line distance: 225.64 mi (363.13 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
Many

#2 Many

Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,667
Coordinates31.5687800, -93.4840600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Many (-93.48406, 31.56878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.5 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.28 gal · 73 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.06 $82.11
Premium $4.63 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.42 $52.20 $104.40

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Many. The current time is 21:01:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.