New Orleans → Dallas road trip

816 kmdriving distance
7 h 30 minbehind the wheel
15days

New Orleans to Dallas is 816 km, about 7 h 30 min of driving. 2 real day-by-day New Orleans to Dallas road trip itineraries planned with HitTheRoad. Open one for the full route with stops, photos and costs.

Stops along the way

  • McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours
  • Vermilionville Historic Village
  • Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center
  • North Beach
  • Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
  • Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership
  • Galveston Seawall
  • Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park
  • Galveston Island State Park
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Common questions

How far is New Orleans to Dallas?

New Orleans to Dallas is 816 km by car on the fastest road route.

How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Dallas?

About 7 h 30 min behind the wheel without stops. The itineraries here spread the drive over several days.

How many days is a road trip from New Orleans to Dallas?

The shared itineraries on this page run 15 days.

What are the best stops between New Orleans and Dallas?

Travelers on this route stop at McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours, Vermilionville Historic Village, Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, North Beach, Galveston - Bolivar Ferry and Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership.

Can I plan a road trip from New Orleans to Dallas myself?

Yes. HitTheRoad builds a day-by-day itinerary from New Orleans to Dallas — real stops, driving times, overnight towns and an estimated budget — in about a minute, free and without an account.

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