Gainesville, Florida to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from New Orleans?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to New Orleans is 464.8 miles (748.1 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located W of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 557.8 miles, taking about 11h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida 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.