Milwaukee to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Milwaukee from New Orleans?
The distance from Milwaukee to New Orleans is 912.2 miles (1468 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1011.9 miles, taking about 18h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Milwaukee 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 304 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
- You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator