How far is Carencro, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Carencro, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Carencro and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carencro and Shreveport.
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Start on North University Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · North University Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
2440 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
2686 ft · 33 sec · 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 Carencro 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 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.
Sunny leaving Carencro and Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carencro to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Carencro and 103.1 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carencro and Sunny near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carencro and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 182.57 mi (293.82 km).
#1 Carencro
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,945 |
| Coordinates | 30.3171400, -92.0490100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.58 | $67.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.31 | $78.63 |
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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