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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Vivian, LA is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.48 mi
06h 36m
Flight
301.23 mi
484.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.23 mi
Kilometers
484.79 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.48 mi
Kilometers
565.65 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vivian
Thu, Apr 30, 9:07 PM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Fri, May 1, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-30T14:31
Arrive Vivian
Thu, Apr 30, 9:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metairie Terrace
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lecompte
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Metairie Terrace
175.8 mi
03h 18m
To Vivian
175.7 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1505 ft · 44 sec · Caddo Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Common Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Common Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive

    2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    2681 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway

    18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 170

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170

  26. 26

    Continue on South Pardue Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue

    1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 53%
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 21%
State Route 1
49 mi · 14%
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 5%
Highway 170
6.56 mi · 2%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
301.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lecompte
03h 18m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
10:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Metairie Terrace and Chance Rain Showers near Vivian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.8 miles from Metairie Terrace and 175.7 miles from Vivian.

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

The direct path is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.96 one way or $93.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Metairie Terrace and Chance Rain Showers near Vivian.

Stop Ideas Near Lecompte

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

103 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 301.23 mi (484.79 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
Vivian

#2 Vivian

Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,443
Coordinates32.8715300, -93.9874000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Vivian (-93.9874, 32.87153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.4 gal
46.95 L · about $46.96
Round trip
$93.92
24.8 gal · 93.9 L
Estimated CO2
110.2 kg one way
Round trip: 220.4 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.96 $93.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.81 $105.62
Premium $4.63 $57.35 $114.70
Diesel $5.42 $67.15 $134.29

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Vivian. The current time is 14:31:01.

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.