Moving from New Orleans, LA to Austin, TX
Your Complete Guide
510
Miles
7.5 hrs
Drive Time
I-10 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
New Orleans, LA
Austin, TX
Cost of Living Index
97
112
Median Home Price
$250,000
$450,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,500/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$150
$160
Grocery Index
100
97
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 510-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between New Orleans, LA and Austin, TX.
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana's capital and home to LSU, sitting along the banks of the Mississippi River. A city with great Cajun food and passionate football fans.
LSU Tigers football, state capitol building, and Cajun cuisine
Houston, TX
The fourth-largest US city and the energy capital of the world. An incredibly diverse city with NASA's Johnson Space Center.
NASA Space Center, energy industry, and diverse food scene
State Transition Guide: Louisiana → Texas
Moving from Louisiana to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Texas
- No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
- Annual vehicle safety inspections required
- Texas is the only state that was an independent republic
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 510 miles via I-10 West, taking about 7.5 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 1 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.