Flight Time from Lafayette to Metairie
The flight from Lafayette to Metairie covers about 113 mi and takes roughly 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Lafayette and Metairie are about 113 mi (182 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 147 mi (236 km), a drive of about 2 hr 37 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 113 mi / 182 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 147 mi / 236 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 37 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $18 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 30.107, -91.085 |
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
Lafayette to Metairie is about 113 mi (182 km) in a straight line, and roughly 147 mi (236 km) by road.