Halfway Guide
Meet halfway between New Orleans and Shreveport
The fair midpoint between New Orleans, LA and Shreveport, LA — roughly 281 miles apart.
Last updated June 2026
Quick answer
The halfway point between New Orleans, LA and Shreveport, LA is at approximately 31.2381°, -91.9109°. The two cities are about 281 miles apart, so each person drives roughly 141 miles to meet in the middle.
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31.2381°, -91.9109°
New Orleans and Shreveport are about 281 miles apart — each person drives roughly 141 miles.
Sample of top spots near this midpoint
Coffee
Roastery & Co.
★ 4.8 · Open · Quick stop
Brunch
Sunday Skillet
★ 4.7 · Open · Patio seating
Bar
The Halfway House
★ 4.6 · Open · Walkable
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Coffee
The Local Coffeehouse
★ 4.7 · Quiet, fast wifi
Restaurant
Riverbend Kitchen
★ 4.6 · Walkable, parking
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What to do near the midpoint
A halfway meet-up works best when the spot itself is worth the drive. Around the midpoint between New Orleans and Shreveport, look for:
- Coffee shops for a quick catch-up — easy to bail early if needed.
- Brunch spots for weekend meet-ups with friends or family.
- Casual restaurants with parking, so nobody's circling the block.
- Breweries or wine bars if it's an evening hang.
- Parks or trailheads for an outdoor catch-up — free, no reservation, no noise.
Why a real midpoint beats "let's just pick somewhere"
The street address halfway between New Orleans and Shreveport isn't always the most balanced spot — traffic, freeway access, and one-way streets warp travel time. A real midpoint calculator looks at coordinates, not addresses, and points you to the spot where both people drive about the same amount.
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