Distance from Dallas to Metairie by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Dallas (TX) to Metairie (LA) is 436 miles or 701 kilometers or 379 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Dallas to Metairie is 497 miles (801 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 61 miles or 100 km.

Flight distance from Dallas, TX to Metairie, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Dallas and Metairie is 436 miles or 701 km.
The nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Metairie, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Dallas to Metairie?

Flight time from Dallas, TX to Metairie, LA is 1 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Dallas to Metairie Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Metairie, LA

The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Metairie, Louisiana is 497 miles or 801 km.
The total driving distance from Dallas, TX to Metairie, LA is 497 miles or 801 kilometers. Your trip begins in Dallas, Texas. It ends in Metairie, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Metairie, Louisiana is approximately 497 miles (801 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Dallas, TX to Metairie, LA

How long is the drive from Dallas, TX to Metairie, LA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Dallas to Metairie take?
Dallas and Metairie are 9 hours 0 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 Dallas and Metairie

Time difference between Dallas (TX) and Metairie (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DallasCurrent local time in Metairie
2025-12-21, 20:52:04 EST2025-12-21, 20:52:04 EST
How Far is it Between Dallas Texas, USA and Metairie Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 497 mi 801 km 431.59 nmi
Straight line distance 436 mi 701 km 379 nmi
Difference 61 mi 100 km 52 nmi

Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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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
Nearest airports to Metairie

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Dallas, TX and Metairie, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 16 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 12 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 7 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 9 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 15 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 53 minutes