Huntsville, Alabama to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from New Orleans?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to New Orleans is 387.8 miles (624.1 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.3 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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.