Distance from Dallas to Metairie
How far is it from Dallas to Metairie? About 437 mi in a straight line and 534 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Dallas and Metairie are about 437 mi (704 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 534 mi (859 km), a drive of about 9 hr 2 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 18 min.
| Straight-line distance | 437 mi / 704 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 534 mi / 859 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 2 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 18 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $67 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 31.427, -93.430 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Dallas to Metairie is about 437 mi (704 km) in a straight line, and roughly 534 mi (859 km) by road.