How far is Moss Bluff, LA from Terrytown, LA?
The driving distance from Moss Bluff, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moss Bluff and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moss Bluff and Terrytown.
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Start on Old Highway 171
753 ft · 33 sec · Old Highway 171
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Turn slight right onto Old Highway 171
34 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 171
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Turn slight right onto Theriot Road
1792 ft · 56 sec · Theriot Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Take the exit straight
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1659 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
197.2 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Terry Parkway, Frontage Road
965 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Terry Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Terry Parkway
997 ft · 28 sec · Terry Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Terry Parkway
2961 ft · 1 min · Terry Parkway
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Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
1043 ft · 41 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moss Bluff and Terrytown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Highway
Merge slight left
197 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moss Bluff and Sunny near Terrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moss Bluff to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Moss Bluff and 105.9 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moss Bluff and Sunny near Terrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
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 Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moss Bluff and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 190.7 mi (306.9 km).
#1 Moss Bluff
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 11,557 |
| Coordinates | 30.3027000, -93.1907100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.81 | $63.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
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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