Baytown to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.3 miles 473.7 km · straight line
367.9 miles estimated 592.1 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Baytown from New Orleans?

The distance from Baytown to New Orleans is 294.3 miles (473.7 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located E of Baytown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.9 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Baytown 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 Baytown 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.

How to Get from Baytown to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baytown & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Baytown
29.74°N, 94.98°W
America/Chicago
8m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients