How far is Oak Grove, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Madison Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on East Main Street
635 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
592 ft · 10 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Constitution Avenue
2748 ft · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue
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Continue on State Route 17
8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Route 17
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Route 17
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Continue on State Route 17
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Delhi
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
38.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South
92 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway
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Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue
77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue
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Continue on West Metairie Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive
668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Metairie Terrace.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
157 mi · 02h 49m
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 Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Delta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Oak Grove and 126.9 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.17 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Delta
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 Delta.
Vicksburg, MS
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 211.83 mi (340.91 km).
#1 Oak Grove
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 32.8609600, -91.3884500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie Terrace
A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 142,489 |
| Coordinates | 29.9785400, -90.1639600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.17 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.67 | $81.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.17 | $88.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.71 | $103.43 |
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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