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What’s the Best Route from Kansas City to New Orleans?

My husband and I are planning on driving from Kansas City to New Orleans to visit some relatives, but we’ll want to make some stops on the way. What’s the best route from Kansas City to New Orleans?

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Mariza Morin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Your drive down south will be quite the adventure! The best route from
Kansas City
to
New Orleans
should be a simple one for you and your husband. It covers about 849 miles and should take about 13 hours of driving.
You’ll take I-70 E to I-49 S then merge onto I-40 E. From there, use I-530 S to get onto I-55 S and continue for several hours as you enter
Louisianna
. Here are some great stops along your route:
  • Bentonville, AK: This is where the very first Walmart was founded!
    Bentonville
    has a fantastic historic downtown area and their world-renowned Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is worth a visit too.
  • Vicksburg, MS: If you’re a history buff at all, you’ll love
    Vicksburg
    . Visit the Vicksburg National Military Park to learn about the town’s history during the Civil War.
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