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

The driving distance from Vidalia, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.48 mi
02h 52m
Flight
132.79 mi
213.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.79 mi
Kilometers
213.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.48 mi
Kilometers
280.8 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Tue, Jun 2, 1:05 PM CDT
Return by in Vidalia
Tue, Jun 2, 3:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vidalia
2026-06-02T10:12
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Tue, Jun 2, 1:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vidalia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Baker
LA

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Vidalia
83 mi
01h 26m
To Metairie Terrace
91.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
89°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    579 ft · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2897 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  16. 16

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 45%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
77 mi · 44%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.26 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baker
01h 26m from Vidalia
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vidalia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vidalia to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Vidalia and 91.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vidalia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Baker

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 Baker and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

15 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

68 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

90 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vidalia and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 132.79 mi (213.71 km).

Vidalia

#1 Vidalia

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,667
Coordinates31.5654400, -91.4259500
Altitude21
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: US 84 (-91.425927, 31.565406)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.31 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
12.32 gal · 46.62 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.24 $52.47
Premium $4.63 $28.49 $56.98
Diesel $5.42 $33.36 $66.71

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Vidalia and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 10:12:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.