Grand Canyon to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1342.2 miles 2160.1 km · straight line
1610.7 miles estimated 2592.1 km · driving distance
32h 24min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from New Orleans?

The distance from Grand Canyon to New Orleans is 1342.2 miles (2160.1 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ESE of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1610.7 miles, taking about 32h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 24min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 53min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~42h 7min $193–$564* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients