Champaign to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Champaign from New Orleans?

The distance from Champaign to New Orleans is 709.9 miles (1142.4 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 851.8 miles, taking about 17h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Champaign 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 Champaign 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.