How far is Metairie from Lafayette?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Metairie and Lafayette is 112.82 miles (181.57 km).
Flight distance from Metairie, LA to Lafayette, LA is 112.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Metairie to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Metairie, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 130.06 miles (209.31 km) by car.
Driving from Metairie to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Metairie
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated places in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 138481 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°59'3"N 90°9'10"W |
| Latitude | 29.9840900 |
| Longitude | -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
Fourth-largest city in Louisiana
| Population | 126535 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W |
| Latitude | 30.2240900 |
| Longitude | -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lafayette: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794,30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time Between Metairie and Lafayette
The distance between Metairie and Lafayette is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 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 Lafayette. The current time is 15:47:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.37 liters (4.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metairie and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metairie to Lafayette is $18.83 (diesel $22.25).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 01, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Metairie and Lafayette (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)
