Cleveland, Ohio to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

924.8 miles 1488.4 km · straight line
1052.7 miles actual route 1694.1 km · driving distance
19h 28min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from New Orleans?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to New Orleans is 924.8 miles (1488.4 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.7 miles, taking about 19h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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. 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 Cleveland, Ohio and New Orleans. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cleveland, Ohio to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 28min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 22min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 18min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM