How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Norco, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Norco, LA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Norco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Norco.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
22 m · 5 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Derbigny Street
64 m · 10 sec · Derbigny Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
685 ft · 30 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Airline Drive
6.2 mi · 12 min · Airline Drive
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Continue on East Airline Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Apple Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Apple Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
41 m · 12 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
38 m · 6 sec · Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Norco.
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.
Airline Highway
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8.31 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Norco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Norco?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 8.5 miles from Metairie Terrace and 8.5 miles from Norco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Norco.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Rose.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Schriever
Hammond
Slidell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Norco. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.03 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 Norco
Norco is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9990900, -90.4123000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norco (-90.4123, 29.99909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.66 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
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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