New Orleans to Texas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Texas City?

The distance from New Orleans to Texas City is 292.7 miles (471 km) as the crow flies. Texas City is located W of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.9 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Texas City 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 Texas City. 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.