How far is Lakeshore, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Lakeshore, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.61 mi
01h 44m
Flight
100.23 mi
161.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.23 mi
Kilometers
161.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.61 mi
Kilometers
169.96 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Lakeshore
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeshore
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Shreveport
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeshore
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Arcadia
LA

Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States

From Lakeshore
52.8 mi
00h 52m
To Shreveport
52.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeshore and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeshore and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on Bayou Shore Drive

    149 m · 25 sec · Bayou Shore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Guy Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · Guy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Bastrop Road

    2025 ft · 42 sec · Old Bastrop Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Desiard Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Desiard Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1049 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

    535 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeshore and Shreveport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
101 mi · 95%
Desiard Street
2.89 mi · 3%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
Old Bastrop Road
0.38 mi
US 71 North
0.36 mi
Crockett Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Merge slight left

99 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
00h 52m from Lakeshore
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakeshore and Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeshore to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Lakeshore and 52.9 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeshore and Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcadia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

77 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

78 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeshore and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 100.23 mi (161.31 km).

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#1 Lakeshore

Lakeshore is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5351400, -92.0295800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayou Shore Drive (-92.029567, 32.535135)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.18
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $14.59 $29.18
Mid-grade $4.38 $16.32 $32.64
Premium $4.78 $17.83 $35.67
Diesel $5.82 $21.72 $43.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeshore and Shreveport. The current time is 18:30:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.