Jefferson City to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jefferson City from New Orleans?
The distance from Jefferson City to New Orleans is 607.9 miles (978.3 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSE of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 729.5 miles, taking about 14h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to New Orleans
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator