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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Houma: School Street (-90.719517,29.595846)
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 04:19:19.
| 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 December 18, 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.
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)
