How far is Lake Arthur, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Arthur, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Arthur and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Arthur and Shreveport.
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Start on Calcasieu Avenue
582 ft · 12 sec · Calcasieu Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 26
3.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 26
5 mi · 9 min · State Route 26
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Continue on South Lake Arthur Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Lake Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Elton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elton Road
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Continue on State Route 26
2254 ft · 45 sec · State Route 26
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Continue on Highway 26
29.7 mi · 52 min · Highway 26
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Continue on 6th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right
49.1 mi · 1 hr
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Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1 km · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Shreveport
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
119.6 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr 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 Lake Arthur 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.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
120 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Lake Arthur and 112.1 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.65 one way or $59.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Arthur and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Arthur and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 180.5 mi (290.48 km).
#1 Lake Arthur
City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.0807600, -92.6715300 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.21 | $72.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
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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