Bolingbrook to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

819.3 miles 1318.6 km · straight line
983.2 miles estimated 1582.3 km · driving distance
19h 47min estimated drive time
$95 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Bolingbrook from New Orleans?

The distance from Bolingbrook to New Orleans is 819.3 miles (1318.6 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Bolingbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 983.2 miles, taking about 19h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bolingbrook in Illinois and New Orleans in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bolingbrook and New Orleans. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bolingbrook to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 47min $95 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 44min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 43min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bolingbrook & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Bolingbrook
41.70°N, 88.07°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients