How far is New Orleans, LA from Shreveport, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between New Orleans and Shreveport is 280.46 miles (451.36 km).

Flight distance from New Orleans, LA to Shreveport, LA is 280.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from New Orleans to Shreveport with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from New Orleans, Louisiana to Shreveport, Louisiana is: 326.81 miles (525.95 km) by car.

Driving from New Orleans to Shreveport will take approximately 04 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.

Population 389476
GPS Coordinates 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W
Latitude 29.9546500
Longitude -90.0750700
Altitude 0
Country United States
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#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Shreveport is known for its many casinos, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

Population 184786
GPS Coordinates 32°31'31"N 93°45'1"W
Latitude 32.5251500
Longitude -93.7501800
Altitude 44
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between New Orleans and Shreveport

The distance between New Orleans and Shreveport is 526 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Shreveport. The current time is 18:48:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.65 liters (11.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Orleans and Shreveport.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Orleans to Shreveport is $35.44 (diesel $46.87).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $35.44 $40.16 $44.32 $46.87

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New Orleans and Shreveport (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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