Louisville to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Louisville from New Orleans?
The distance from Louisville to New Orleans is 624.2 miles (1004.6 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 704.9 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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 Louisville 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.
How to Get from Louisville to New Orleans
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator