Dayton to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dayton from New Orleans?

The distance from Dayton to New Orleans is 754.8 miles (1214.7 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905.7 miles, taking about 18h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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 Dayton 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.