Austin, Texas to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from New Orleans?
The distance from Austin, Texas to New Orleans is 458.9 miles (738.6 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located E of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508.9 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54.3 times to circle the Earth's equator