How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Old Jefferson, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Old Jefferson, LA is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Old Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Old Jefferson.
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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
59.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 42: Highland Road
921 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 42 East: Highland Road, Perkins Road, Dixie Landin and Blue Bayou
89 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Highland Road
1640 ft · 33 sec · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Old Perkins Road East
1635 ft · 34 sec · Old Perkins Road East
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Continue on Barringer Foreman Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Barringer Foreman Road
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Turn slight right onto Boringer Road
143 m · 21 sec · Boringer Road
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Continue on Barringer Road
1934 ft · 1 min · Barringer Road
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Turn right onto President Drive
120 m · 23 sec · President Drive
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Turn left onto Chairman Avenue
103 m · 17 sec · Chairman Avenue
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Turn right onto Associate Drive
13 m · 2 sec · Associate Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Associate Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Old Jefferson.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
59.4 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Old Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Old Jefferson?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Metairie Terrace and 32.8 miles from Old Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Old Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Garyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Old Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 58.1 mi (93.51 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 Old Jefferson
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3826900, -91.0170500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Jefferson (-91.01705, 30.38269)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.68 | $21.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
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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