Carbondale to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Carbondale from New Orleans?
The distance from Carbondale to New Orleans is 539.5 miles (868.3 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Carbondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.5 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Carbondale 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Carbondale 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator