New Orleans to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1426.4 miles 2295.6 km · straight line
1678.9 miles actual route 2701.9 km · driving distance
30h 10min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Winnipeg?

The distance from New Orleans to Winnipeg is 1426.4 miles (2295.6 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located NNW of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1678.9 miles, taking about 30h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. New Orleans is in Louisiana, United States, while Winnipeg is in Manitoba, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Winnipeg. 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 Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 10min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 12min $134–$252* Budget
Train ~39h 13min $201–$588* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
Winnipeg
49.90°N, 97.14°W
America/Winnipeg
238m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 475 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM