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

The driving distance from Plaquemine, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.06 mi
01h 30m
Flight
67.52 mi
108.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.52 mi
Kilometers
108.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.06 mi
Kilometers
130.45 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sun, Apr 12, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Plaquemine
Sun, Apr 12, 9:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plaquemine
2026-04-12T18:11
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sun, Apr 12, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plaquemine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Plaquemine
40 mi
00h 45m
To Metairie Terrace
41.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plaquemine Street

    1 m · 5 sec · Plaquemine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eden Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eden Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 1

    18.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 1

  4. 4

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Albert Street

    918 ft · 16 sec · Albert Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Marchand Drive

    2231 ft · 31 sec · Marchand Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Division Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1520 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
43.8 mi · 54%
Highway 1
18.5 mi · 23%
Division Street
12 mi · 15%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Eden Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 45m from Plaquemine
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Plaquemine and Mostly Clear near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Plaquemine and 41.1 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Plaquemine and Mostly Clear near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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 Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plaquemine and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 67.52 mi (108.66 km).

Plaquemine

#1 Plaquemine

City in Louisiana

Population6,384
Coordinates30.2900500, -91.2349700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Eden Street (-91.234991, 30.290041)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.63 $13.23 $26.46
Diesel $5.42 $15.49 $30.97

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Plaquemine and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 18:11:12.

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.