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

458.9 miles 738.6 km · straight line
508.9 miles actual route 819 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
91° E bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM