How far is Erath, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Erath, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb village of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erath and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erath and Shreveport.
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Start on North Kibbe Street
13 m · 7 sec · North Kibbe Street
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Turn left onto West Lastie Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Lastie Street
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Turn left onto Highway 339
6.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 339
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Turn straight onto Decon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Decon Road
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Turn left onto Chemin Agreable Street
2546 ft · 51 sec · Chemin Agreable Street
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Continue on Verot School Road
3 mi · 5 min · Verot School Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Verot School Road
30 m · 2 sec · Verot School Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Verot School Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Verot School Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.4 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · 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 Erath 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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erath and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erath to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Creola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Erath and 120.7 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erath and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erath and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 204.22 mi (328.66 km).
#1 Erath
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,030 |
| Coordinates | 29.9582600, -92.0359600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.74 | $63.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.76 | $77.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.38 | $90.76 |
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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