How far is Vivian, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?
The driving distance from Vivian, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 357 miles (574.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vivian and Metairie Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian and Metairie Terrace.
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Start on West Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Continue on Highway 170
6.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 170
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Take the ramp right
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 220 West: Dallas
2703 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 48 sec · Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 173: Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn right onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 Vivian and Metairie Terrace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vivian and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vivian to Metairie Terrace?
The road trip is about 357 miles (574.5 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Vivian and 180.6 miles from Metairie Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.72 one way or $95.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vivian and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Lecompte
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 Lecompte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vivian and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 301.23 mi (484.79 km).
#1 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $47.72 | $95.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.66 | $107.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.28 | $116.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.23 | $136.46 |
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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