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

The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Walker, LA is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
266.29 mi
05h 21m
Flight
209.4 mi
336.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.4 mi
Kilometers
336.99 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.29 mi
Kilometers
428.56 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metairie Terrace
2026-04-16T01:49
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:18 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
Opelousas
LA

Parish seat of St.

From Metairie Terrace
133.2 mi
02h 40m
To Walker
133.1 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.2 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Boundary Avenue

    1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Route 34

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 28%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 24%
State Route 1
49 mi · 18%
US 167 North
47.4 mi · 18%
State Route 34
16.3 mi · 6%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 2%
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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
209.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelousas
02h 40m from Metairie Terrace
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Metairie Terrace and 133.1 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Stop Ideas Near Opelousas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Opelousas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Opelousas.

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and Walker. Straight-line distance: 209.4 mi (336.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Walker

#2 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Metairie Terrace (-90.16396, 29.97854)
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.57 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
18.8 gal · 71.14 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.03 $80.07
Premium $4.63 $43.48 $86.95
Diesel $5.42 $50.90 $101.80

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Metairie Terrace and Walker. The current time is 01:49:01.

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.