Lake Jackson to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Jackson from New Orleans?

The distance from Lake Jackson to New Orleans is 328.6 miles (528.9 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ENE of Lake Jackson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.4 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson 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.