Distance Guide
How far is Houston from New Orleans?
The distance between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA is about 318 miles — roughly a 5 hr 47 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
318 mi
Drive time
5 hr 47 min
Midpoint
29.856°, -92.721°
Driving from Houston to New Orleans
Most drivers cover the 318-mile route in about 5 hr 47 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 159 miles each instead of 318. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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