How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Saint Gabriel, LA?

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Saint Gabriel, LA is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
59.14 mi
95.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.14 mi
Kilometers
95.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.09 mi
Kilometers
99.92 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Gabriel
Sun, Apr 12, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Sun, Apr 12, 10:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-12T19:53
Arrive Saint Gabriel
Sun, Apr 12, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Garyville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Metairie Terrace
31 mi
00h 38m
To Saint Gabriel
31.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Saint Gabriel.

  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

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30: Saint Gabriel, Gonzales

    1467 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 30

    2500 ft · 51 sec · State Route 30

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 30

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 30

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 30

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 30

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Highway 30

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 74

    59 m · 3 sec · State Route 74

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 74

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
49.2 mi · 79%
State Route 30
6.91 mi · 11%
East Highway 30
3.26 mi · 5%
Clearview Parkway
1.23 mi · 2%
West Metairie Avenue North
0.91 mi · 1%
LA 30
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garyville
00h 38m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Saint Gabriel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Saint Gabriel?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 31 miles from Metairie Terrace and 31.1 miles from Saint Gabriel.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near Saint Gabriel.

Stop Ideas Near Garyville

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

39 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

53 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

69 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Saint Gabriel. Straight-line distance: 59.14 mi (95.17 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
Saint Gabriel

#2 Saint Gabriel

Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,522
Coordinates30.2577000, -91.0992700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Saint Gabriel (-91.09927, 30.2577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.33 $18.65
Premium $4.63 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $5.42 $11.86 $23.72

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Saint Gabriel. The current time is 19:53:46.

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.