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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Montz, LA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.6 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.34 mi
29.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.6 mi
Kilometers
34.76 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montz
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-18T09:23
Arrive Montz
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Rose
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Metairie Terrace
10.8 mi
00h 19m
To Montz
10.8 mi
00h 19m

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
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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 Montz.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mayflower Drive

    22 m · 5 sec · Mayflower Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Division Street

    577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Derbigny Street

    64 m · 10 sec · Derbigny Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Division Street

    685 ft · 30 sec · Division Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Airline Drive

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Airline Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Airline Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Airline Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto CC Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · CC Road

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    708 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airline Highway
10.5 mi · 49%
Airline Drive
6.22 mi · 29%
CC Road
2.57 mi · 12%
River Road
0.93 mi · 4%
East Airline Highway
0.88 mi · 4%
Division Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Airline Highway

Continue on Airline Highway

10.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Rose
00h 19m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Partly Sunny near Montz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Metairie Terrace and 10.8 miles from Montz.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Partly Sunny near Montz.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Rose, 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 Saint Rose.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

23 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

52 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

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

Slidell

64 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Montz. Straight-line distance: 18.34 mi (29.52 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Montz

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,918
Coordinates30.0068700, -90.4686900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Montz (-90.46869, 30.00687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.24 $6.47
Premium $4.63 $3.52 $7.03
Diesel $5.42 $4.12 $8.23

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 Montz. The current time is 09:23:01.

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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.