How far is Colfax, LA from Metairie, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colfax and Metairie is 185.05 miles (297.8 km).
Flight distance from Colfax, LA to Metairie, LA is 185.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Colfax to Metairie with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colfax, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 223.43 miles (359.57 km) by car.
Driving from Colfax to Metairie will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Colfax
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 1431 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°31'9"N 92°42'25"W |
| Latitude | 31.5190600 |
| Longitude | -92.7068200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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 Colfax and Metairie
The distance between Colfax and Metairie is 360 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 59 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 Colfax and Metairie. The current time is 00:48:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.84 liters (7.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colfax and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colfax to Metairie is $24.23 (diesel $32.04).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $24.23 | $27.45 | $30.3 | $32.04 |
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 Colfax and Metairie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
