How far is Kentwood, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Kentwood, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentwood and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentwood and Shreveport.
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Start on 3rd Street
156 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Avenue G
1.2 km · 1 min · Avenue G
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Continue on State Route 38
567 ft · 10 sec · State Route 38
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Take the ramp slight right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
24.4 mi · 26 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
118.4 mi · 2 hr 9 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 Kentwood and Shreveport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kentwood 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 Kentwood to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 277.5 miles (446.6 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Kentwood and 134.3 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kentwood and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro
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 Winnsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentwood and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 219.75 mi (353.66 km).
#1 Kentwood
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,452 |
| Coordinates | 30.9382400, -90.5089800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $37.07 | $74.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.70 | $83.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.28 | $90.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.01 | $106.03 |
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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