How far is Claiborne, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Claiborne, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.22 mi
01h 28m
Flight
90.79 mi
146.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.22 mi
Kilometers
151.64 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Claiborne
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claiborne
2026-04-15T13:32
Arrive Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claiborne
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gibsland
LA

City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Claiborne
47 mi
00h 44m
To Shreveport
47.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wallace Dean Road

    11 m · 3 sec · Wallace Dean Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Well Road

    1140 ft · 19 sec · Well Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  6. 6

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

    535 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

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

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claiborne 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Well Road
92.9 mi · 99%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
US 71 North
0.36 mi
Crockett Street
0.17 mi
River Parkway
0.01 mi
Wallace Dean Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Well Road

Merge slight left

92.4 mi · 01h 40m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsland
00h 44m from Claiborne
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claiborne 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 Claiborne to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Claiborne and 47.2 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claiborne and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsland

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

65 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

65 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claiborne and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 90.79 mi (146.12 km).

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#1 Claiborne

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,507
Coordinates32.5159800, -92.1918000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Wallace Dean Road (-92.191844, 32.515979)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Claiborne and Shreveport. The current time is 13:32:08.

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.