Laredo to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.9 miles 959 km · straight line
715.1 miles estimated 1150.8 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Laredo from New Orleans?

The distance from Laredo to New Orleans is 595.9 miles (959 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located ENE of Laredo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715.1 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Laredo in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Laredo 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 Laredo to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laredo & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients