Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbia, Missouri from New Orleans?
The distance from Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans is 635 miles (1022 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762 miles, taking about 15h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to New Orleans
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator