Danville, Illinois to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Danville, Illinois from New Orleans?

The distance from Danville, Illinois to New Orleans is 716.3 miles (1152.7 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Danville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 859.5 miles, taking about 17h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Illinois 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. 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 Danville, Illinois 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.