New Orleans to Siesta Key: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Siesta Key?

The distance from New Orleans to Siesta Key is 492.6 miles (792.7 km) as the crow flies. Siesta Key is located ESE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591 miles, taking about 11h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Siesta Key in Florida.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Orleans and Siesta Key. 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.