How far is Saint Rose, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Saint Rose, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Rose and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Rose and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on 1st Street
1666 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto River Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Alliance Avenue
1573 ft · 1 min · Alliance Avenue
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
2350 ft · 45 sec · West Airline Highway
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Continue on Airline Drive
6.2 mi · 12 min · Airline Drive
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Turn left onto Division Street
730 ft · 31 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Derbigny Street
64 m · 14 sec · Derbigny Street
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Turn left onto Division Street
577 ft · 27 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
40 m · 11 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto Mayflower Drive
22 m · 3 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 Saint Rose and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Airline Drive
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6.22 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Rose 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 Rose to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Saint Rose and 11.4 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Rose and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
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 Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Rose and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 9.77 mi (15.73 km).
#1 Saint Rose
Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,122 |
| Coordinates | 29.9468700, -90.3231300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
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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