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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Monroe, LA is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
268.86 mi
04h 32m
Flight
209.55 mi
337.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.55 mi
Kilometers
337.24 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.86 mi
Kilometers
432.69 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-22T18:32
Arrive Monroe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Metairie Terrace
130.4 mi
02h 16m
To Monroe
138.5 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

    775 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 31%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 28%
I 10 West
71.5 mi · 27%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
6.23 mi · 2%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
209.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
02h 16m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Metairie Terrace and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Metairie Terrace and 138.5 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Metairie Terrace and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 209.55 mi (337.24 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
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.91 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.88
18.98 gal · 71.82 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.94 $71.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.42 $80.84
Premium $4.63 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $5.42 $51.39 $102.78

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Monroe. The current time is 18:32:44.

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.