How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from Stonewall, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Stonewall, LA is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Metairie Terrace and Stonewall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and Stonewall.
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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
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
171.5 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Stonewall-Frierson Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road
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Continue on State Route 3276
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 3276
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Continue on Stonewall-Frierson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road
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Continue on State Route 3276
1990 ft · 40 sec · State Route 3276
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Continue on Stonewall-Frierson Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Stonewall-Frierson Road
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Continue on Stonewall-Preston Road
129 m · 16 sec · Stonewall-Preston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stonewall-Preston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and Stonewall.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
172 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Stonewall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to Stonewall?
The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Metairie Terrace and 153.7 miles from Stonewall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Sunny near Stonewall.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
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 Ville Platte.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Stonewall. Straight-line distance: 268.64 mi (432.34 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 Stonewall
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,598 |
| Coordinates | 32.2818300, -93.8240700 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stonewall (-93.82407, 32.28183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.18 | $100.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.75 | $117.51 |
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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