How far is Alexandria, LA from Metairie, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alexandria and Metairie is 164.23 miles (264.31 km).
Flight distance from Alexandria, LA to Metairie, LA is 164.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Alexandria to Metairie with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alexandria, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 197.6 miles (318.01 km) by car.
Driving from Alexandria to Metairie will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo.
| Population | 45573 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W |
| Latitude | 31.3112900 |
| Longitude | -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. Metairie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Metairie Cemetery and the Metairie Historical Society.
| Population | 138481 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°59'3"N 90°9'10"W |
| Latitude | 29.9840900 |
| Longitude | -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Metairie: Avenue (-90.152849,29.984102)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alexandria and Metairie
The distance between Alexandria and Metairie is 318 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alexandria and Metairie. The current time is 09:08:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.39 liters (6.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alexandria and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alexandria to Metairie is $21.43 (diesel $28.34).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $21.43 | $24.28 | $26.8 | $28.34 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alexandria and Metairie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Alexandria 177.4 miles (285 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Alexandria 125.24 miles (202 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Alexandria 198.31 miles (319 km)
