New Orleans to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from New Orleans to Poplar Bluff is 470.6 miles (757.4 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.8 miles, taking about 11h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans and Poplar Bluff. 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.