Distance from Houston to New Orleans by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to New Orleans (LA) is 319 miles or 513 kilometers or 277 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to New Orleans is 349 miles (562 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 30 miles or 49 km.

Houston to New Orleans Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to New Orleans, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana is 349 miles or 562 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA is 349 miles or 562 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 349 miles (562 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to New Orleans take?
Houston and New Orleans are 6 hours 34 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and New Orleans

Time difference between Houston (TX) and New Orleans (LA) is 1 Hours.
New Orleans time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in New Orleans
2025-12-19, 06:18:24 CST	2025-12-19, 07:18:24 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	349 mi	562 km	303.07 nmi
Straight line distance	319 mi	513 km	277 nmi
Difference	30 mi	49 km	26 nmi

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