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What’s the best driving route from New Orleans to San Francisco?

I’m planning a big road trip for Mardi Gras next year. We’ll hit up New Orleans first, of course, but then we want to drive to San Francisco for the last part of the trip. What route should we take?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds so fun! The best driving route from
New Orleans
to
San Francisco
is via I-40 W, but you’ll be on the road for about 33 hours in total. This means you’ll need to stop a few times!
The itinerary I would suggest is as follows:
  1. Day one: Drive to Dallas, Texas.
  2. Day two: Drive to Amarillo, Texas.
  3. Day three: Drive to Sedona, Arizona.
  4. Day four: Drive to Indian Village, California.
  5. Day five: Drive to San Francisco!
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