Distance from Louisville to Metairie by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Metairie (LA) is 624 miles or 1005 kilometers or 542 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Metairie is 707 miles (1139 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 83 miles or 134 km.

Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Metairie, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Metairie is 624 miles or 1005 km.
The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Metairie, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Louisville to Metairie?

Flight time from Louisville, KY to Metairie, LA is 1 hours 26 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Louisville to Metairie Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Louisville, KY and Metairie, LA
This map shows the distance from Louisville, KY, Usa to Metairie, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Louisville, Kentucky to Metairie, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Metairie, LA

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Metairie, Louisiana is 707 miles or 1139 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Metairie, LA is 707 miles or 1139 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Metairie, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Metairie, Louisiana is approximately 707 miles (1139 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to Metairie, LA

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Metairie, LA?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Metairie take?
Louisville and Metairie are 12 hours 54 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Louisville and Metairie

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Metairie (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in LouisvilleCurrent local time in Metairie
2025-12-13, 02:32:20 EST2025-12-13, 02:32:20 EST
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Metairie Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Louisville, KY and Metairie, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 707 mi 1139 km 613.96 nmi
Straight line distance 624 mi 1005 km 542 nmi
Difference 83 mi 134 km 71 nmi

Louisville Details

Louisville is located in Kentucky, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 15' 15.3'' Longitude: W 85° 45' 33.9''
Latitude38.25424
Longitude-85.75941
StateKentucky
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Metairie Details

Metairie is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 59' 2.7'' Longitude: W 90° 9' 10.3''
Latitude29.98409
Longitude-90.15285
StateLouisiana
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Metairie, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 47 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 51 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 53 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 22 minutes