Distance from Detroit to New Orleans by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to New Orleans (LA) is 940 miles or 1513 kilometers or 817 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to New Orleans is 1060 miles (1707 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 120 miles or 194 km.

Detroit to New Orleans Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and New Orleans, LA
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to New Orleans, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to New Orleans, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to New Orleans, Louisiana is 1060 miles or 1707 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA is 1060 miles or 1707 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 1060 miles (1707 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 32 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to New Orleans take?
Detroit and New Orleans are 19 hours 32 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and New Orleans

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and New Orleans (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in New Orleans
2025-12-18, 18:49:50 EST	2025-12-18, 18:49:50 EST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and New Orleans, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1060 mi	1707 km	920.5 nmi
Straight line distance	940 mi	1513 km	817 nmi
Difference	120 mi	194 km	103 nmi

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