How far is Basile, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Basile, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basile and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basile and Shreveport.
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Start on South Lewis Avenue
49 m · 9 sec · South Lewis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Stagg Avenue
1157 ft · 28 sec · East Stagg Avenue
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Turn right onto South Ryan Avenue
1923 ft · 43 sec · South Ryan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Basile Eunice Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Basile Eunice Highway
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Turn left onto North C C Duson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Basile and Shreveport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Basile and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basile to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Basile and 96.7 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 $26.05 one way or $52.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Basile and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basile and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 156.49 mi (251.84 km).
#1 Basile
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.4852000, -92.5959700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.82 | $63.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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