Fort Worth to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Fort Worth from New Orleans?
The distance from Fort Worth to New Orleans is 469.9 miles (756.3 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ESE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.4 miles, taking about 9h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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.
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 53 times to circle the Earth's equator