How far is Sulphur, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.45 mi
03h 25m
Flight
192.89 mi
310.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.89 mi
Kilometers
310.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.45 mi
Kilometers
337.08 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Sulphur
104.1 mi
01h 42m
To Metairie Terrace
105.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Metairie Terrace.

  1. 1

    Start on East Napoleon Street

    6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  4. 4

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  10. 10

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur and Metairie Terrace.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Napoleon Street
206 mi · 98%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway South
0.34 mi
Mayflower Drive
0.13 mi
Division Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

East Napoleon Street

Continue straight

181 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
192.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 42m from Sulphur
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sulphur 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 Sulphur to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Sulphur and 105.4 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sulphur and Mostly Cloudy near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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 Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 192.89 mi (310.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sulphur

Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population20,120
Coordinates30.2365900, -93.3773800
Altitude5
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: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.97
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.99 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.47 $62.95
Premium $4.63 $34.18 $68.36
Diesel $5.42 $40.02 $80.03

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 18:40:24.

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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.