Minneapolis to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Minneapolis from New Orleans?

The distance from Minneapolis to New Orleans is 1052.7 miles (1694.1 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located S of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1220.1 miles, taking about 22h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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.