Distance from Milwaukee to New Orleans by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Milwaukee (WI) to New Orleans (LA) is 914 miles or 1470 kilometers or 793 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Milwaukee to New Orleans is 1014 miles (1633 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 100 miles or 163 km.

Milwaukee to New Orleans Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to New Orleans, Louisiana is 1014 miles or 1633 km.
The total driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA is 1014 miles or 1633 kilometers. Your trip begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 1014 miles (1633 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Milwaukee, WI to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Milwaukee to New Orleans take?
Milwaukee and New Orleans are 18 hours 42 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 Milwaukee and New Orleans

Time difference between Milwaukee (WI) and New Orleans (LA) is 1 Hours.
New Orleans time is 1 Hours ahead of Milwaukee.

Current local time in Milwaukee	Current local time in New Orleans
2025-12-19, 21:15:44 CST	2025-12-19, 22:15:44 EST

How Far is it Between Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1014 mi	1633 km	880.56 nmi
Straight line distance	914 mi	1470 km	793 nmi
Difference	100 mi	163 km	87 nmi

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