How far is Houma, LA from Metairie, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houma and Metairie is 43.3 miles (69.68 km).
Flight distance from Houma, LA to Metairie, LA is 43.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houma, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 51.71 miles (83.22 km) by car.
Driving from Houma to Metairie will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32467 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W |
| Latitude | 29.5957700 |
| Longitude | -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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 Houma and Metairie
The distance between Houma and Metairie is 83 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 55 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 Houma and Metairie. The current time is 03:22:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.91 liters (1.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houma and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houma to Metairie is $5.61 (diesel $7.42).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $5.61 | $6.35 | $7.01 | $7.42 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houma 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 Houma 51.55 miles (83 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Houma 94.39 miles (152 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Houma 52.42 miles (84 km)
