New Orleans to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from New Orleans to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 1322.3 miles (2128.1 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1560.9 miles, taking about 29h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. New Orleans is in Louisiana, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 New Orleans and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.