How far is Metairie, LA from Alexandria, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Metairie and Alexandria is 164.23 miles (264.31 km).
Flight distance from Metairie, LA to Alexandria, LA is 164.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Metairie to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Metairie, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 197.53 miles (317.9 km) by car.
Driving from Metairie to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Alexandria: Murray Street (-92.444972,31.311153)
Estimated Travel Time Between Metairie and Alexandria
The distance between Metairie and Alexandria is 318 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Metairie and Alexandria. The current time is 10:55:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 34 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 Metairie and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metairie to Alexandria is $21.42 (diesel $28.33).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $21.42 | $24.27 | $26.79 | $28.33 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Metairie and Alexandria (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 Metairie 23.66 miles (38 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Metairie 1.1 miles (2 km)
