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.
#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 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 |
Ending point in Lake Charles: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402,30.21309)
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 03:53:47.
| 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 December 18, 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.
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)
