Conroe to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.7 miles 519.3 km · straight line
387.2 miles estimated 623.2 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Conroe from New Orleans?

The distance from Conroe to New Orleans is 322.7 miles (519.3 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located E of Conroe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.2 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Conroe 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 Conroe 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 Conroe to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Conroe & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Conroe
30.31°N, 95.46°W
America/Chicago
67m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients