Lexington, Kentucky to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lexington, Kentucky from New Orleans?
The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to New Orleans is 643.2 miles (1035.1 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.8 miles, taking about 15h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator