Elevation
Highest point in Louisiana
The highest point in Louisiana is Driskill Mountain, at 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. It ranks 48th among the 50 state high points.
From New Orleans to Driskill Mountain
Louisiana spans about 543 ft from its lowest point to its highest. A barometer carried from one to the other would fall by about 0.58 inHg, purely because there is less air overhead. Water that boils at 212 °F at the bottom boils at about 211 °F on top.
Live barometric pressure across Louisiana · How pressure changes with altitude
Elevation of cities in Louisiana
| City | Feet | Meters |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | 144 | 44 |
| Monroe, LA | 75 | 23 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 46 | 14 |
| Lafayette, LA | 36 | 11 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 13 | 4 |
| New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 |
High points of nearby states
Elevations from Wikipedia’s list of US states by elevation (USGS and NGS data, CC BY-SA).
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest elevation in Louisiana?
The highest point in Louisiana is Driskill Mountain, at 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. That makes it the 48th highest state high point of the 50.
What is the lowest point in Louisiana?
The lowest point is New Orleans, at 8 ft below sea level.
What is the average elevation of Louisiana?
The mean elevation of Louisiana is about 98 feet (30 meters).
What is the air pressure at the top of Driskill Mountain?
On a standard day about 29.35 inHg (994 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Water boils there at about 211 °F (99 °C).