How far is New Orleans, LA from Pensacola, FL?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Pensacola, FL is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Pensacola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Pensacola.
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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
110 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left
51.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
2945 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Cervantes Street
2120 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Cervantes Street
805 ft · 20 sec · East Cervantes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cervantes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Orleans and Pensacola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Keep slight right
110 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans and Sunny near Pensacola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Pensacola?
The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gautier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from New Orleans and 100.5 miles from Pensacola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.74 one way or $55.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Sunny near Pensacola.
Stop Ideas Near Gautier
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 Gautier.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 173.71 mi (279.56 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 Pensacola
The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.
| Population | 53,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4213100, -87.2169100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pensacola (-87.21691, 30.42131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $27.74 | $55.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $31.03 | $62.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.90 | $67.79 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $41.29 | $82.57 |
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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