New Orleans to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.5 miles 773.3 km · straight line
657.3 miles actual route 1057.9 km · driving distance
11h 56min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Tampa?

The distance from New Orleans to Tampa is 480.5 miles (773.3 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located ESE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 657.3 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Tampa in Florida.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans and Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 56min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 19min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~11h 20min $79–$230* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

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

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM