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.

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#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
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#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

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 22:08:33.

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 December 11, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Colfax 149.42 miles (240 km)

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Driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Colfax 121.14 miles (195 km)

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Driving distance from Kenner, LA to Colfax 218.24 miles (351 km)

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Driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Colfax 114.48 miles (184 km)

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Driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Colfax 124.55 miles (200 km)

Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Colfax 224.14 miles (361 km)

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Driving distance from Monroe, LA to Colfax 93.92 miles (151 km)

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Driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Colfax 229.37 miles (369 km)

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Driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Colfax 121.29 miles (195 km)

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