Fort Myers to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Myers from New Orleans?

The distance from Fort Myers to New Orleans is 548.5 miles (882.8 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located WNW of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.3 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers in Florida 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Myers 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.