Asheville to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Asheville from New Orleans?
The distance from Asheville to New Orleans is 585.2 miles (941.8 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SW of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702.3 miles, taking about 14h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Asheville and New Orleans. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator