Distance from Oklahoma City to New Orleans by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Oklahoma City (OK) to New Orleans (LA) is 576 miles or 927 kilometers or 501 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Oklahoma City to New Orleans is 708 miles (1140 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 132 miles or 213 km.

Flight distance from Oklahoma City, OK to New Orleans, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Oklahoma City and New Orleans is 576 miles or 927 km.
The nearest airport to Oklahoma City, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and the nearest airport to New Orleans, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Oklahoma City to New Orleans?

Flight time from Oklahoma City, OK to New Orleans, LA is 1 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Oklahoma City to New Orleans Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to New Orleans, Louisiana is 708 miles or 1140 km.
The total driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to New Orleans, LA is 708 miles or 1140 kilometers. Your trip begins in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 708 miles (1140 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Oklahoma City, OK to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 46 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Oklahoma City to New Orleans take?
Oklahoma City and New Orleans are 12 hours 46 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Oklahoma City and New Orleans

Time difference between Oklahoma City (OK) and New Orleans (LA) is 2 Hours.
New Orleans time is 2 Hours ahead of Oklahoma City.

Current local time in Oklahoma CityCurrent local time in New Orleans
2025-12-15, 20:49:10 MST2025-12-15, 22:49:10 EST
How Far is it Between Oklahoma City Oklahoma, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 708 mi 1140 km 614.83 nmi
Straight line distance 576 mi 927 km 501 nmi
Difference 132 mi 213 km 113 nmi

Oklahoma City Details

Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 28' 1.5'' Longitude: W 97° 30' 49.2''
Latitude35.46708
Longitude-97.51366
StateOklahoma
Nearest airports to Oklahoma City

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New Orleans Details

New Orleans is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 57' 16.7'' Longitude: W 90° 4' 30.3''
Latitude29.95465
Longitude-90.07507
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to New Orleans

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Oklahoma City, OK and New Orleans, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 48 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 52 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 22 minutes