New Orleans to Rockwall: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Rockwall?

The distance from New Orleans to Rockwall is 429.1 miles (690.5 km) as the crow flies. Rockwall is located WNW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.9 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Rockwall in Texas.

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 New Orleans and Rockwall. 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.