How far is Delhi, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Delhi, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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 08m.
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.
Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delhi and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delhi and Shreveport.
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Start on Charter Street
57 m · 14 sec · Charter Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
60 m · 5 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right
55 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
133.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
535 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Crockett Street
920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Delhi and Shreveport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Broadway Street
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Delhi 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 Delhi to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Delhi and 68.3 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delhi and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Ruston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ruston.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delhi and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 131.61 mi (211.81 km).
#1 Delhi
Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 32.4576400, -91.4931700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
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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