How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Reserve, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Reserve, LA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Reserve.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Reserve.
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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
13.9 mi · 19 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1750 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
562 ft · 19 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Cardinal Street
1042 ft · 29 sec · Cardinal Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Reserve.
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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13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reserve.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Reserve?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
New Sarpy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Metairie Terrace and 13 miles from Reserve.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reserve.
Stop Ideas Near New Sarpy
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 New Sarpy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Reserve. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.26 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 Reserve
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.
| Population | 9,766 |
| Coordinates | 30.0538100, -90.5517500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reserve (-90.55175, 30.05381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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