Distance from Las Vegas to New Orleans by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Las Vegas (NV) to New Orleans (LA) is 1509 miles or 2428 kilometers or 1311 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Vegas to New Orleans is 1721 miles (2771 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 212 miles or 343 km.

Las Vegas to New Orleans Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to New Orleans, Louisiana is 1721 miles or 2771 km.
The total driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to New Orleans, LA is 1721 miles or 2771 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Vegas, Nevada. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 1721 miles (2771 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Vegas, NV to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Las Vegas, NV to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Vegas to New Orleans take?
Las Vegas and New Orleans are 30 hours 33 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 Las Vegas and New Orleans

Time difference between Las Vegas (NV) and New Orleans (LA) is 3 Hours.
New Orleans time is 3 Hours ahead of Las Vegas.

Current local time in Las Vegas	Current local time in New Orleans
2026-04-01, 07:12:06 PDT	2026-04-01, 10:12:06 EDT

How Far is it Between Las Vegas Nevada, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1721 mi	2771 km	1494.52 nmi
Straight line distance	1509 mi	2428 km	1311 nmi
Difference	212 mi	343 km	183 nmi

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