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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Ossun, LA is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.13 mi
02h 37m
Flight
118.23 mi
190.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.23 mi
Kilometers
190.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.13 mi
Kilometers
215.86 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ossun
Sat, Nov 7, 11:16 AM CST
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Nov 7, 1:54 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Ossun
Sat, Nov 7, 11:16 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Inniswold
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
67 mi
01h 18m
To Ossun
67.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    58 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Cankton, Scott

    1744 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 93

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 93

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wyman Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Wyman Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyman Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
129 mi · 97%
State Route 93
1.93 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
LA 93
0.33 mi
Mayflower Drive
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inniswold
01h 18m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
1:14 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Ossun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Metairie Terrace and 67.2 miles from Ossun.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.33 one way or $34.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Ossun.

Stop Ideas Near Inniswold

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inniswold and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

78 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Ossun. Straight-line distance: 118.23 mi (190.28 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ossun

Ossun is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.2760300, -92.1123500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Ossun (-92.11235, 30.27603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $17.33
Round trip
$34.66
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $17.33 $34.66
Mid-grade $4.15 $19.63 $39.27
Premium $4.54 $21.49 $42.99
Diesel $5.72 $27.07 $54.15

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Ossun. The current time is 08:39:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.