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

381.1 miles 613.3 km · straight line
457.3 miles estimated 736 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from New Orleans?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to New Orleans is 381.1 miles (613.3 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.3 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Madison, 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 Madison, 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.

How to Get from Madison, Alabama to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients