How far is Cade, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Cade, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 19m.
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.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cade and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cade and Shreveport.
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Start on R Babineaux Road
526 ft · 25 sec · R Babineaux Road
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Turn right onto Smede Highway
33 m · 8 sec · Smede Highway
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail Highway North
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway North
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Frontage Road
2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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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 Cade 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.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 03h 22m
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 Clear leaving Cade and Patchy Fog near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cade to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 111.8 miles from Cade and 112.3 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cade and Patchy Fog near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cade and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 200.56 mi (322.77 km).
#1 Cade
Cade is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0874200, -91.9054000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.69 | $29.16 | $58.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.16 | $32.94 | $65.87 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $36.09 | $72.17 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $45.45 | $90.90 |
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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