Farmington, Missouri to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.3 miles 871.2 km · straight line
649.6 miles estimated 1045.4 km · driving distance
13h 4min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Farmington, Missouri from New Orleans?

The distance from Farmington, Missouri to New Orleans is 541.3 miles (871.2 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Farmington, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 649.6 miles, taking about 13h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Farmington, 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 Farmington, Missouri to New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 4min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 41min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 59min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, Missouri & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Farmington, Missouri
37.78°N, 90.42°W
America/Chicago
278m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients