How far is Cynthia Park, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Cynthia Park, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.7 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.08 mi
8.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.08 mi
Kilometers
8.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.7 mi
Kilometers
10.78 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Cynthia Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cynthia Park
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Shreveport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cynthia Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bossier City
LA

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

From Cynthia Park
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Shreveport
3.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cynthia Park and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on Elliott Avenue

    86 m · 15 sec · Elliott Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    1199 ft · 36 sec · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenwood Road

    2927 ft · 56 sec · Greenwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jewella Avenue

    1220 ft · 39 sec · Jewella Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    856 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

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

    1905 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

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

    2299 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Spring Street

    776 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jewella Avenue
3.72 mi · 55%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 13%
US 71 North
0.8 mi · 12%
Greenwood Road
0.55 mi · 8%
Broadway Avenue
0.23 mi · 3%
Crockett Street
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jewella Avenue

Merge slight left

3.49 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bossier City
00h 05m from Cynthia Park
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cynthia Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cynthia Park to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bossier City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Cynthia Park and 3.4 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cynthia Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Bossier City

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

2 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

60 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

93 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cynthia Park and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 5.08 mi (8.17 km).

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#1 Cynthia Park

Cynthia Park is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4679300, -93.8049000
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Elliott Avenue (-93.8049, 32.467917)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.82
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.91 $1.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.63 $1.11 $2.22
Diesel $5.42 $1.30 $2.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cynthia Park and Shreveport. The current time is 03:21:17.

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.