How far is Gretna, LA from Metairie, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gretna and Metairie is 7.62 miles (12.26 km).

Flight distance from Gretna, LA to Metairie, LA is 7.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gretna, Louisiana to Metairie, Louisiana is: 12.86 miles (20.7 km) by car.

Driving from Gretna to Metairie will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.

#1 Gretna

Suburb city of New Orleans

Population	17615
GPS Coordinates	29°54'53"N 90°3'14"W
Latitude	29.9146500
Longitude	-90.0539600
Altitude	0
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Gretna: Richard Street (-90.054338,29.914415)
Ending point in Metairie: Avenue (-90.152849,29.984102)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gretna and Metairie

The distance between Gretna and Metairie is 21 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 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 Gretna and Metairie. The current time is 06:37:00.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.72 liters (0.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Metairie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Metairie is $1.39 (diesel $1.84).

Louisiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.07	$3.48	$3.84	$4.06
Total	$1.39	$1.58	$1.74	$1.84

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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