How far is Metairie, LA from Lake Charles, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Metairie and Lake Charles is 183.09 miles (294.66 km).

Flight distance from Metairie, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 183.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Metairie to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Metairie, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 200.54 miles (322.73 km) by car.

Driving from Metairie to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 14 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 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Calcasieu River in southwestern Louisiana. Lake Charles is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Charles Civic Center and the Lake Charles Museum of Art.

Population 78433
GPS Coordinates 30°12'47"N 93°12'16"W
Latitude 30.2130900
Longitude -93.2044000
Altitude 4
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Metairie and Lake Charles

The distance between Metairie and Lake Charles is 323 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 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 Lake Charles. The current time is 05:04:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.79 liters (7.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metairie and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metairie to Lake Charles is $21.75 (diesel $28.76).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $21.75 $24.64 $27.19 $28.76

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 Lake Charles (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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