New Orleans to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

677.2 miles 1089.9 km · straight line
840.7 miles actual route 1353 km · driving distance
15h 22min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
324° NW bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Wichita?

The distance from New Orleans to Wichita is 677.2 miles (1089.9 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located NW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.7 miles, taking about 15h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Wichita in Kansas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Wichita. 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.

How to Get from New Orleans to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 22min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 26min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~19h 59min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Wichita

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM