New Orleans to Wildwood, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.3 miles 961.3 km · straight line
716.8 miles estimated 1153.6 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Wildwood, Missouri?

The distance from New Orleans to Wildwood, Missouri is 597.3 miles (961.3 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, Missouri is located N of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.8 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana and Wildwood, Missouri 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 Wildwood, Missouri. 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.

How to Get from New Orleans to Wildwood, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Wildwood, Missouri

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
Wildwood, Missouri
38.58°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients