Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from New Orleans?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans is 312.5 miles (503 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.1 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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. 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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.