How far is Ville Platte, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Ville Platte, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ville Platte and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ville Platte and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on North Chataignier Street
70 m · 12 sec · North Chataignier Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
15.7 mi · 23 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.1 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson 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 Ville Platte 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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ville Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Ville Platte to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Baton Rouge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Ville Platte and 74.3 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ville Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Baton Rouge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ville Platte and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 134.9 mi (217.1 km).
#1 Ville Platte
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.6879700, -92.2715200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.96 | $39.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.44 | $44.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
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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