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40 Best Stops Between Minneapolis and New Orleans

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How long is the drive from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

The direct drive from Minneapolis to New Orleans is 1,298 mi (2,089 km) , and should have a drive time of 19 hrs 9 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Minneapolis to New Orleans, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Memphis , Saint Louis , Milwaukee , Wisconsin Dells , Tunica , Springfield , Madison , Natchez , Vicksburg , and Baton Rouge , as well as top places to visit like Milwaukee Art Museum and Harley-Davidson Museum, or the ever-popular American Family Field.

Top cities between Minneapolis and New Orleans

Wisconsin dells.

Springfield

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Baton Rouge

Best stops along minneapolis to new orleans drive, american family field.

Milwaukee Art Museum

Harley-Davidson Museum

Six Flags Great America

Chicago botanic garden, woodfield mall, wrigley field.

Lincoln Park Zoo

The Morton Arboretum

Paramount theatre.

Skydeck Chicago

Harrah's joliet, starved rock state park, lincoln's new salem state historic site.

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Lincoln Monument Association

Abraham lincoln presidential library and museum, lincoln home national historic site, casey jones home & railroad museum, the peabody memphis.

National Civil Rights Museum

Natchez trace parkway visitor center.

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Louisiana state capitol, tiger stadium, abita brewing company, houmas house estate and gardens, top searches in new orleans, other popular road trips from minneapolis, explore nearby places.

• New Orleans
• Bridge City
• River Ridge
• Belle Chasse
• Braithwaite
• Crown Point
• Saint Bernard
• Des Allemands

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New Orleans throughout the year

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Looking for day-by-day itineraries in New Orleans?

Get inspired for your trip to New Orleans with our curated itineraries that are jam-packed with popular attractions everyday! Check them out here:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i drive from minneapolis to new orleans.

Yes! You can drive from Minneapolis to New Orleans.

How far is New Orleans from Minneapolis by car?

The drive from Minneapolis to New Orleans is 1,298 miles (2,089 km).

How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Driving from Minneapolis to New Orleans should take you 19 hrs 9 mins in normal traffic.

How much would gas cost from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Gas from Minneapolis to New Orleans would cost around $114 to $266 , depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Where should I stop on the way from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

You could check out Milwaukee Art Museum and Harley-Davidson Museum, or the always popular American Family Field!

What are the best cities to visit between Minneapolis and New Orleans?

People love visiting Memphis, Saint Louis, and Milwaukee, among others.

What's the weather like in Minneapolis?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

• Weather in Minneapolis in January
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• Weather in Minneapolis in April
• Weather in Minneapolis in May
• Weather in Minneapolis in June
• Weather in Minneapolis in July
• Weather in Minneapolis in August
• Weather in Minneapolis in September
• Weather in Minneapolis in October
• Weather in Minneapolis in November
• Weather in Minneapolis in December

What are some other road trips from Minneapolis?

There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Minneapolis.

• Minneapolis to New York City drive
• Minneapolis to Chicago drive
• Minneapolis to Orlando drive
• Minneapolis to Las Vegas drive
• Minneapolis to Washington DC drive
• Minneapolis to Toronto drive
• Minneapolis to New Orleans drive
• Minneapolis to Nashville drive
• Minneapolis to Niagara Falls drive
• Minneapolis to Branson drive
• Minneapolis to Boston drive
• Minneapolis to Saint Louis drive
• Minneapolis to Montreal drive
• Minneapolis to Duluth drive
• Minneapolis to Seattle drive
• Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells drive
• Minneapolis to Milwaukee drive
• Minneapolis to San Antonio drive
• Minneapolis to Kansas City drive
• Minneapolis to Atlanta drive
• Minneapolis to Gatlinburg drive
• Minneapolis to Philadelphia drive
• Minneapolis to Memphis drive
• Minneapolis to Vancouver drive
• Minneapolis to Cleveland drive
• Minneapolis to Louisville drive
• Minneapolis to Baltimore drive
• Minneapolis to Denver drive
• Minneapolis to Savannah drive
• Minneapolis to Dallas drive

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