How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Oak Grove, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Oak Grove, LA is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Madison Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Oak Grove.
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Start on Mayflower Drive
568 ft · 24 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Continue on Civic Street
121 m · 19 sec · Civic Street
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Turn right onto Waltham Street
539 ft · 23 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn left onto West Metairie Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue North
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Turn right onto Clearview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
156 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
967 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
928 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Winnsboro, Delhi
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Delhi
89 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 17
18.8 mi · 28 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Route 17
8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Constitution Avenue
2748 ft · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue
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Continue on Front Street
592 ft · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
635 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Oak Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
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156 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.5 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Metairie Terrace and 143.5 miles from Oak Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.40 one way or $76.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Delta
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 Delta.
Vicksburg, MS
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 211.83 mi (340.91 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 Oak Grove
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 32.8609600, -91.3884500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-91.38845, 32.86096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $3.79 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.19 | $86.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.90 | $93.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.91 | $109.82 |
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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