How far is Opelousas, LA from Metairie, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Opelousas and Metairie is 121.2 miles (195.05 km).
Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Metairie, LA is 121.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Opelousas to Metairie with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 132.23 miles (212.81 km) by car.
Driving from Opelousas to Metairie will take approximately 02 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Opelousas
Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 15562 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.5335300 |
| Longitude | -92.0815100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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 Opelousas and Metairie
The distance between Opelousas and Metairie is 213 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 21 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 Opelousas and Metairie. The current time is 01:13:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.66 liters (4.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Metairie is $14.34 (diesel $18.96).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $14.34 | $16.25 | $17.93 | $18.96 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Opelousas 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 Opelousas 112.03 miles (180 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Opelousas 132.95 miles (214 km)
