How far is Rosepine, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Rosepine, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 247.9 miles (399 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosepine and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosepine and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Pine Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.8 mi · 8 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
193.2 mi · 3 hr 36 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 Rosepine 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.
Martin Luther King Highway
Merge slight left
193 mi · 03h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Rosepine and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosepine to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (399 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Rosepine and 124.6 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rosepine and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosepine and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 196.79 mi (316.71 km).
#1 Rosepine
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 30.9199100, -93.2823900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.27 | $74.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
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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