Distance from Kansas City to Metairie by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Metairie (LA) is 680 miles or 1093 kilometers or 590 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Metairie is 841 miles (1354 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 161 miles or 261 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Metairie, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Metairie is 680 miles or 1093 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Metairie, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Metairie?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Metairie, LA is 1 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Metairie Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Metairie, LA

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Metairie, Louisiana is 841 miles or 1354 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Metairie, LA is 841 miles or 1354 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Metairie, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Metairie, Louisiana is approximately 841 miles (1354 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Metairie, LA

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Metairie, LA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Metairie take?
Kansas City and Metairie are 15 hours 49 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 Kansas City and Metairie

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Metairie (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Metairie
2025-12-21, 23:34:11 EST2025-12-21, 23:34:11 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Metairie Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 841 mi 1354 km 730.32 nmi
Straight line distance 680 mi 1093 km 590 nmi
Difference 161 mi 261 km 140 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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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 Kansas City, MO and Metairie, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 28 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 9 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 18 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 16 hours 55 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 6 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 5 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 34 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 57 minutes