How far is Bastrop, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Bastrop, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.11 mi
02h 00m
Flight
108.39 mi
174.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.39 mi
Kilometers
174.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.11 mi
Kilometers
201.35 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Sun, May 3, 10:47 AM CDT
Return by in Bastrop
Sun, May 3, 12:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bastrop
2026-05-03T08:46
Arrive Shreveport
Sun, May 3, 10:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bastrop
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Grambling
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bastrop
62.5 mi
01h 00m
To Shreveport
62.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Madison Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on New Monroe Road

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sterlington Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    99 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

    535 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
101 mi · 81%
New Monroe Road
16.8 mi · 13%
Sterlington Road
4.17 mi · 3%
East Madison Avenue
1.92 mi · 2%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
US 71 North
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Merge slight left

99 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grambling
01h 00m from Bastrop
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bastrop and Clear near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grambling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Bastrop and 62.6 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bastrop and Clear near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Grambling

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grambling, 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 Grambling.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

97 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

97 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bastrop and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 108.39 mi (174.43 km).

Bastrop

#1 Bastrop

City in Louisiana

Population9,688
Coordinates32.7782800, -91.9114400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: East Madison Avenue (-91.911435, 32.778288)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.40
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.70 $33.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.63 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $5.42 $23.88 $47.76

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bastrop and Shreveport. The current time is 08:46:59.

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.