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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Pineville, LA is about 198 miles (318.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.99 mi
03h 51m
Flight
163.8 mi
263.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.8 mi
Kilometers
263.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.99 mi
Kilometers
318.63 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Wed, May 13, 7:39 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Wed, May 13, 11:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-05-13T15:48
Arrive Pineville
Wed, May 13, 7:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Metairie Terrace
99 mi
01h 55m
To Pineville
99 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1250: Downtown Pineville

    982 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Expressway Drive

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Expressway Drive

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto East Shamrock Avenue

    80 m · 5 sec · East Shamrock Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Shamrock Street

    1944 ft · 43 sec · East Shamrock Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 38%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 33%
State Route 1
49 mi · 25%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 2%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 1%
US 167 North
1.18 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
01h 55m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198 miles (318.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Metairie Terrace and 99 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 163.8 mi (263.61 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
Pineville

#2 Pineville

Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Population14,111
Coordinates31.3224000, -92.4343000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.45 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
13.98 gal · 52.9 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.63 $32.33 $64.66
Diesel $5.42 $37.85 $75.70

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Pineville. The current time is 15:48:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.