How far is Saint Francisville, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Saint Francisville, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.27 mi
01h 47m
Flight
91.04 mi
146.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.04 mi
Kilometers
146.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.27 mi
Kilometers
171.02 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Francisville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Francisville
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Francisville
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
Gonzales
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Saint Francisville
52.6 mi
00h 53m
To Metairie Terrace
53.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francisville and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on Ferdinand Street

    28 m · 5 sec · Ferdinand Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 61

    21.3 mi · 26 min · US 61

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  15. 15

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Francisville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
77 mi · 72%
US 61
21.3 mi · 20%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.26 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
00h 53m from Saint Francisville
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Francisville and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Francisville to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Saint Francisville and 53.7 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Francisville and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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 Gonzales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 8.6 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 Gonzales.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

34 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

56 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

87 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francisville and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 91.04 mi (146.52 km).

Saint Francisville

#1 Saint Francisville

City in Illinois

Population1,589
Coordinates30.7799000, -91.3765000
Altitude35
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: Ferdinand Street (-91.376479, 30.779863)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.97 $31.94
Premium $4.63 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.42 $20.31 $40.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Francisville and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 04:18:36.

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.