How far is Urania, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Urania, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Urania and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urania and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on Mill Road
31 m · 5 sec · Mill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Mill Road
24 m · 4 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto East Hardtner Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Hardtner Drive
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Turn right
37.4 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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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 Urania 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 East
Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Urania 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 Urania to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Urania and 121.2 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.19 one way or $64.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Urania and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Port Barre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Urania and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 181.48 mi (292.06 km).
#1 Urania
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 31.8637800, -92.2959700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.20 | $72.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.31 | $78.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.03 | $92.06 |
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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