Distance from Hoover to New Orleans
How far is it from Hoover to New Orleans? About 306 mi in a straight line and 373 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Hoover and New Orleans are about 306 mi (492 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 373 mi (601 km), a drive of about 6 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 4 min.
| Straight-line distance | 306 mi / 492 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 373 mi / 601 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 4 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $47 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 31.690, -88.474 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Hoover to New Orleans is about 306 mi (492 km) in a straight line, and roughly 373 mi (601 km) by road.