Memphis to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.2 miles 578 km · straight line
393.7 miles actual route 633.6 km · driving distance
7h 14min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
180° S bearing direction

How far is Memphis from New Orleans?

The distance from Memphis to New Orleans is 359.2 miles (578 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.7 miles, taking about 7h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and New Orleans. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Memphis to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 14min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 41min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 52min $47–$138* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM