New Orleans to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

775.3 miles 1247.8 km · straight line
874.1 miles actual route 1406.8 km · driving distance
16h 22min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Raleigh?

The distance from New Orleans to Raleigh is 775.3 miles (1247.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 874.1 miles, taking about 16h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans and Raleigh. 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 New Orleans to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 22min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 38min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~21h 17min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Raleigh

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM