How far is Sibley, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Sibley, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sibley and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sibley and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on South Main Street
35.2 mi · 51 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on HWY 371
1270 ft · 22 sec · HWY 371
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Turn straight onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto HWY 84 EAST
981 ft · 17 sec · HWY 84 EAST
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Continue on US 84
6.6 mi · 10 min · US 84
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left
1534 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
142.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Sibley and Metairie Terrace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 84
Merge slight left
143 mi · 02h 24m
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 Sibley and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sibley to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Sibley and 161.8 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sibley and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkie
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 Bunkie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sibley and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 255.96 mi (411.93 km).
#1 Sibley
City in Louisiana
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 32.5393200, -93.2962800 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.42 | $96.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.59 | $105.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.57 | $123.14 |
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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