How far am I from the Louisiana border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Louisiana: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Louisiana?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Louisiana already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Louisiana?
Louisiana borders Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. Louisiana is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Louisiana
- Neighbouring states
How far Louisiana's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | Texas | 17 miles (28 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Louisiana border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Louisiana, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Louisiana?
Louisiana borders Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Louisiana?
The calculator says you are inside Louisiana and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.