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

How far is Columbus, Ohio from New Orleans?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to New Orleans is 798.6 miles (1285.2 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 909.1 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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.