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Birmingham to New Orleans by bus

New Orleans lies 503 km (313 mi) south-west of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 9 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 614 km (381 mi) of road.

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BirminghamNew Orleans
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population196,357362,701
Elevation187 m (614 ft)18 m (59 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes35201–3529870112–70195

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Common questions

How far is New Orleans from Birmingham?

503 km (313 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Birmingham; by road roughly 614 km (381 mi).

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to New Orleans by bus?

About 9 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Birmingham and New Orleans?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.