Bowling Green, Kentucky to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from New Orleans?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to New Orleans is 529.3 miles (851.8 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 635.2 miles, taking about 12h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky 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.