Arlington, Texas to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Arlington, Texas from New Orleans?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to New Orleans is 457.5 miles (736.3 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ESE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 525.4 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and New Orleans in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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.