How far is Lafayette, LA from Shreveport, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lafayette and Shreveport is 188.93 miles (304.05 km).

Flight distance from Lafayette, LA to Shreveport, LA is 188.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Shreveport with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Shreveport, Louisiana is: 212.6 miles (342.14 km) by car.

Driving from Lafayette to Shreveport will take approximately 03 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. It is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for its many cajun and creole restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Grand Opera House.

Population 126535
GPS Coordinates 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W
Latitude 30.2240900
Longitude -92.0198400
Altitude 11
Country United States
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#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Shreveport is known for its many casinos, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

Population 184786
GPS Coordinates 32°31'31"N 93°45'1"W
Latitude 32.5251500
Longitude -93.7501800
Altitude 44
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Shreveport

The distance between Lafayette and Shreveport is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Shreveport. The current time is 18:22:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.4 liters (7.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Shreveport.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Shreveport is $23.05 (diesel $30.49).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $23.05 $26.12 $28.83 $30.49

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Shreveport (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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