El Paso to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is El Paso from New Orleans?
The distance from El Paso to New Orleans is 980.6 miles (1578.1 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located E of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1091.9 miles, taking about 18h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — El Paso 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and New Orleans. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from El Paso to New Orleans
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator