How far is Slidell, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slidell and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on Bouscaren Street
67 m · 12 sec · Bouscaren Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
837 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Sergeant Alfred Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Sergeant Alfred Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: New Orleans
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 West: New Orleans International Airport, Baton Rouge
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville
1271 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1553 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1289 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue North
1325 ft · 43 sec · West Metairie Avenue North
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Turn left onto Severn Avenue
1450 ft · 43 sec · Severn Avenue
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
1134 ft · 50 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right 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 Slidell 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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Chalmette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Slidell and 19.3 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 30.71 mi (49.43 km).
#1 Slidell
City in Louisiana
| Population | 27,541 |
| Coordinates | 30.2751900, -89.7811700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
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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