Nashville to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Nashville from New Orleans?

The distance from Nashville to New Orleans is 469.4 miles (755.5 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531.3 miles, taking about 9h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Nashville 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. 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 Nashville 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.