How far is Leesville, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesville and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesville and Shreveport.
-
1
Start on East Texas Street
872 ft · 42 sec · East Texas Street
-
2
Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North 5th Street
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street
126 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway
56 m · 2 sec · Shreveport Highway
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway
-
6
Continue on Hammond Street
20.9 mi · 25 min · Hammond Street
-
7
Continue on Fisher Road
2274 ft · 45 sec · Fisher Road
-
8
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
-
9
Turn right onto San Antonio Avenue
1695 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue
-
10
Continue on Natchitoches Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Natchitoches Highway
-
11
Turn left onto LA 485
10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485
-
12
Continue on State Route 485
1513 ft · 37 sec · State Route 485
-
13
Turn left
2208 ft · 54 sec
-
14
Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 59 min
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
-
16
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
-
17
Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
-
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
-
19
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesville 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.
State Route 485
Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Leesville and Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesville to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Leesville and 56.4 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesville and Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Powhatan
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 Powhatan.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesville and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 99.69 mi (160.43 km).
#1 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.56 | $31.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.