How far is Jefferson, LA from Metairie, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Metairie is 1.25 miles (2.01 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, LA to Metairie, LA is 1.25 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 1.87 miles (3.01 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Metairie will take approximately 00 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'58"N 90°9'11"W |
| Latitude | 29.9660400 |
| Longitude | -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 Jefferson and Metairie
The distance between Jefferson and Metairie is 3 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 02 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 Jefferson and Metairie. The current time is 14:31:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.25 liters (0.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Metairie is $0.2 (diesel $0.27).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $0.2 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.27 |
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 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson 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 Jefferson 25.05 miles (40 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jefferson 1.94 miles (3 km)
