Indianapolis to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Indianapolis from New Orleans?

The distance from Indianapolis to New Orleans is 713.5 miles (1148.2 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.1 miles, taking about 14h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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.