Drive time
Houston to New Orleans
Quick answer
The drive from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA is approximately 5 hr 18 min covering about 318 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
318 mi
Drive time
5 hr 18 min
Midpoint
29.86°, -92.72°
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If you're driving to meet someone in New Orleans, meeting halfway saves each of you about 159 miles and 159 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
29.8558°, -92.7207°
Houston and New Orleans are about 318 miles apart — each person drives roughly 159 miles.
Sample of top spots near this midpoint
Coffee
Roastery & Co.
★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop
Brunch
Sunday Skillet
★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating
Bar
The Halfway House
★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable
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