How far is Barataria, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Barataria, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
346.91 mi
05h 35m
Flight
288.9 mi
464.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.9 mi
Kilometers
464.94 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.91 mi
Kilometers
558.3 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Barataria
Fri, Apr 17, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barataria
2026-04-16T23:14
Arrive Shreveport
Fri, Apr 17, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barataria
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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Barataria
172.4 mi
02h 47m
To Shreveport
174.5 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Autin Street

    53 m · 9 sec · Autin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Privateer Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard

    1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Barataria Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    57 m · 6 sec · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

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

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  24. 24

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  27. 27

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

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 54%
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 22%
State Route 1
49 mi · 14%
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.74 mi · 2%
Westbank Expressway
4.21 mi · 1%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
288.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
02h 47m from Barataria
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barataria and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barataria to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Barataria and 174.5 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.35 one way or $92.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ville Platte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ville Platte.

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barataria and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 288.9 mi (464.94 km).

Barataria

#1 Barataria

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates29.7232700, -90.1236900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Autin Street (-90.123712, 29.723342)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.24 gal
46.34 L · about $46.35
Round trip
$92.71
24.48 gal · 92.68 L
Estimated CO2
108.8 kg one way
Round trip: 217.6 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.35 $92.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.13 $104.26
Premium $4.63 $56.61 $113.22
Diesel $5.42 $66.28 $132.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Barataria and Shreveport. The current time is 23:14:10.

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.