Carrollton to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.9 miles 621 km · straight line
463 miles estimated 745.2 km · driving distance
9h 19min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Carrollton from New Orleans?

The distance from Carrollton to New Orleans is 385.9 miles (621 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SW of Carrollton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Carrollton in Georgia 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 19min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 11min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 51min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carrollton & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Carrollton
33.58°N, 85.08°W
America/New_York
336m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients