Brownsville to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Brownsville from New Orleans?
The distance from Brownsville to New Orleans is 532.5 miles (857 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ENE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville in Texas 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. 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to New Orleans
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator