How far is Arnaudville, LA from Shreveport, LA?

Fastest route

To travel from Arnaudville, Louisiana 70512, to Shreveport, Louisiana, the fastest route is via I-49 N, covering approximately 207 miles (333 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours.

Directions

  1. Head south on Front St toward Fuselier St.
  2. Turn right onto Fuselier St.
  3. Turn left onto Faculty St/Neblet St.
  4. Turn right onto LA-93/Neblet St and continue to follow LA-93.
  5. Use any lane to turn right to merge onto I-49 N/US-167 N toward Opelousas.
  6. Follow I-49 N until you reach Shreveport.
  7. Take exit 19A from I-20 E.
  8. Merge onto LA-1 N/US-71 N/N Spring St toward US-71 N.
  9. Continue on LA-1 N/US-71 N/N Spring St and then drive to Clyde Fant Memorial Pkwy/Clyde Fant Pkwy.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan for a 3-hour journey to cover the 207 miles (333 kilometers) distance.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before starting the trip.
  • 🚧 Check for real-time traffic conditions on I-49 N to avoid potential delays.
  • 🍴 Consider making a pit stop in Opelousas or other towns along the way to grab a meal.
  • 🛣️ Stay on I-49 N for the majority of the journey to Shreveport for a straightforward route.
  • 📱 Use navigation apps like Google Maps to find the best route in case of any road closures or detours.
  • 🚙 Take some rest breaks during the drive to stay fresh and alert.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.77 mi
03h 02m
Flight
181.91 mi
292.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.91 mi
Kilometers
292.76 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.77 mi
Kilometers
332.76 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Arnaudville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnaudville
2026-04-23T01:32
Arrive Shreveport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnaudville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Arnaudville
103.2 mi
01h 31m
To Shreveport
103.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arnaudville and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arnaudville and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Fuselier Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    111 m · 8 sec · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bayou Courtableau Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Charles Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Drive

    923 ft · 18 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93

    130 m · 9 sec · State Highway 93

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    194.8 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnaudville and Shreveport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
195 mi · 94%
State Route 93
3.19 mi · 2%
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.09 mi · 1%
Pete Harris Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.22 mi · 1%
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

195 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 31m from Arnaudville
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnaudville and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Arnaudville to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Arnaudville and 103.6 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnaudville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnaudville and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 181.91 mi (292.76 km).

Arnaudville

#1 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-91.931361, 30.397718)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.62 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.29
14.6 gal · 55.24 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.65 $55.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.63 $33.76 $67.52
Diesel $5.42 $39.53 $79.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arnaudville and Shreveport. The current time is 01:32:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.