How far is New Orleans, LA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 424.3 miles (682.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Atlanta.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
73 m · 11 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Continue on Loyola Avenue
94 m · 17 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulane Avenue
1495 ft · 43 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Slidell
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right
103.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
3020 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
159.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Atlanta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65 North
Continue straight
170 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km) and usually takes 08h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.3 miles from New Orleans and 234.4 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 424.3 miles (682.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.70 one way or $129.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Orleans and Atlanta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 424.28 mi (682.82 km).
#1 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 754 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $64.70 | $129.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $72.38 | $144.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $79.08 | $158.16 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $96.31 | $192.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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