Driving Time from Dallas to New Orleans
Driving from Dallas to New Orleans is about 540 mi and takes roughly 9 hr 9 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Dallas and New Orleans are about 442 mi (712 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 540 mi (869 km), a drive of about 9 hr 9 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 19 min.
| Straight-line distance | 442 mi / 712 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 540 mi / 869 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 9 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 19 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $67 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 31.413, -93.390 |
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
Dallas to New Orleans is about 442 mi (712 km) in a straight line, and roughly 540 mi (869 km) by road.