New Orleans to Rolla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Rolla?

The distance from New Orleans to Rolla is 561.3 miles (903.3 km) as the crow flies. Rolla is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.6 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Rolla in Missouri.

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 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 Rolla. 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.