How far is Metairie, LA from Houma, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Metairie and Houma is 43.3 miles (69.68 km).

Flight distance from Metairie, LA to Houma, LA is 43.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Metairie, Louisiana to Houma, Louisiana is: 52.05 miles (83.76 km) by car.

Driving from Metairie to Houma will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.

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#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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Metairie and Houma

The distance between Metairie and Houma is 84 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 Metairie and Houma. The current time is 19:05:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 52 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 6.95 liters (1.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metairie and Houma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metairie to Houma is $5.64 (diesel $7.46).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $5.64 $6.39 $7.06 $7.46

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Metairie and Houma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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