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

The driving distance from Walker, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.05 mi
04h 24m
Flight
209.4 mi
336.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.4 mi
Kilometers
336.99 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.05 mi
Kilometers
431.38 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walker
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Opelousas
LA

Parish seat of St.

From Walker
133.3 mi
02h 12m
To Metairie Terrace
134.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parish Road 220

    128 m · 26 sec · Parish Road 220

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lafayette Street

    46.9 mi · 57 min · East Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  20. 20

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
75 mi · 28%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 20%
East Lafayette Street
46.9 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.2 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King
32.2 mi · 12%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
209.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelousas
02h 12m from Walker
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walker 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 Walker to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Opelousas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Walker and 134.7 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.83 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walker and Mostly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Opelousas

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 Opelousas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

87 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

114 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 209.4 mi (336.99 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
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: Parish Road 220 (-92.583813, 32.190269)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.8 L · about $35.83
Round trip
$71.65
18.92 gal · 71.6 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.83 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.29 $80.58
Premium $4.63 $43.75 $87.51
Diesel $5.42 $51.23 $102.45

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Walker and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 00:08:14.

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.