Albuquerque to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1027.4 miles 1653.4 km · straight line
1152.9 miles actual route 1855.4 km · driving distance
20h 33min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from New Orleans?

The distance from Albuquerque to New Orleans is 1027.4 miles (1653.4 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ESE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1152.9 miles, taking about 20h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and New Orleans in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and New Orleans. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 33min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 40min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~26h 43min $138–$404* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 342 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM