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

The driving distance from Westlake, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
203.62 mi
03h 17m
Flight
185.39 mi
298.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.39 mi
Kilometers
298.35 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.62 mi
Kilometers
327.7 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sun, May 31, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Westlake
Sun, May 31, 9:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westlake
2026-05-31T03:01
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sun, May 31, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westlake
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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Westlake
101.2 mi
01h 38m
To Metairie Terrace
102.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Miller Avenue

    1965 ft · 56 sec · Miller Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Isle of Capri Boulevard

    1816 ft · 36 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Perkins Street

    132 m · 9 sec · Perkins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on I- 10 Service Road

    1272 ft · 26 sec · I- 10 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    38 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    597 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    198.7 mi · 3 hr 43 min

  8. 8

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

    862 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

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

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  14. 14

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

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I- 10 Service Road
199 mi · 98%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Miller Avenue
0.37 mi
Isle of Capri Boulevard
0.34 mi
Clearview Parkway South
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I- 10 Service Road

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 43m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
01h 38m from Westlake
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Westlake and Partly Sunny 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 Westlake to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Westlake and 102.5 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Westlake and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metairie Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maringouin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westlake and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 185.39 mi (298.35 km).

Westlake

#1 Westlake

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,873
Coordinates30.2421500, -93.2507100
Altitude5
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: Miller Avenue (-93.250554, 30.242151)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.2 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.46
14.38 gal · 54.4 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.23 $54.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.62 $61.24
Premium $4.63 $33.25 $66.51
Diesel $5.42 $38.93 $77.87

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Westlake and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 03:01:34.

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.