Conway to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.8 miles 612.9 km · straight line
457 miles estimated 735.5 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Conway from New Orleans?

The distance from Conway to New Orleans is 380.8 miles (612.9 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSE of Conway. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Conway in Arkansas 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 Conway 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 Conway to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Conway & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Conway
35.09°N, 92.44°W
America/Chicago
95m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients