How far is Ama, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Ama, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ama and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ama and Shreveport.
-
1
Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn left onto River Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · River Road
-
3
Take the ramp left toward Boutte, New Orleans
738 ft · 18 sec
-
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans
1736 ft · 59 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Hale Boggs Bridge
7.2 mi · 8 min · Hale Boggs Bridge
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1 mi · 2 min
-
7
Merge slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
-
8
Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
-
12
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
-
16
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
-
17
Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
-
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
-
19
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ama and Shreveport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ama and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ama to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Ama and 162.9 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.47 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ama and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunkie.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ama and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 270.58 mi (435.46 km).
#1 Ama
Ama is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9521500, -90.2964700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $43.47 | $86.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.89 | $97.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.10 | $106.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.16 | $124.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.