How far is Cecilia, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Cecilia, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cecilia and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecilia and Shreveport.
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Start on Cecilia Bridge Highway
1165 ft · 23 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway
56 m · 4 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Continue on Main Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Neblet Street
1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street
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Turn slight left onto Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Charles Avenue
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Continue on West Martin Luther King Drive
923 ft · 18 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on State Highway 93
130 m · 9 sec · State Highway 93
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
194.8 mi · 3 hr 19 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 Cecilia 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
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
195 mi · 03h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cecilia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cecilia to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 106.5 miles from Cecilia and 106.9 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cecilia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cecilia and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 188.04 mi (302.62 km).
#1 Cecilia
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3371400, -91.8531700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.52 | $57.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.83 | $69.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.77 | $81.55 |
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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