How far is Terrytown, LA from Waggaman, LA?
The driving distance from Terrytown, LA to Waggaman, LA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
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City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrytown and Waggaman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown and Waggaman.
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Start on Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 19 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Heritage Avenue
89 m · 13 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn right onto Stumpf Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Stumpf Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
46 m · 5 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
1499 ft · 43 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road
554 ft · 25 sec · Avondale Garden Road
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Continue on Gambino Road
854 ft · 37 sec · Gambino Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gambino Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrytown and Waggaman.
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.
Westbank Expressway
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
7.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Terrytown and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrytown to Waggaman?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Westwego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Terrytown and 6.2 miles from Waggaman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Terrytown and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
Stop Ideas Near Westwego
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 Westwego.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Schriever
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrytown and Waggaman. Straight-line distance: 10.69 mi (17.21 km).
#1 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waggaman
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 10,015 |
| Coordinates | 29.9185400, -90.2109100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waggaman (-90.21091, 29.91854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
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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