How far is Metairie Terrace, LA from White Castle, LA?
The driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to White Castle, LA is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metairie Terrace and White Castle.
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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
43.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville
1749 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
2728 ft · 57 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Highway 1 North
9.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 1 North
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Turn left onto Bowie Street
752 ft · 17 sec · Bowie Street
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Turn right onto Cambre Street
30 m · 4 sec · Cambre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cambre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Metairie Terrace and White Castle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near White Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Metairie Terrace to White Castle?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Metairie Terrace and 35.2 miles from White Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Metairie Terrace and Mostly Clear near White Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Metairie Terrace and White Castle. Straight-line distance: 60.25 mi (96.96 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 White Castle
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,640 |
| Coordinates | 30.1699200, -91.1470500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Castle (-91.14705, 30.16992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
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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