How far is Mamou, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Mamou, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.66 mi
02h 40m
Flight
152.35 mi
245.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.35 mi
Kilometers
245.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.66 mi
Kilometers
282.69 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM CDT
Return by in Mamou
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mamou
2026-04-19T12:46
Arrive Shreveport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mamou
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
Montgomery
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Mamou
87.8 mi
01h 20m
To Shreveport
87.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2606 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Poinciana Avenue

    2211 ft · 46 sec · Poinciana Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 13

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  14. 14

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

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
145 mi · 82%
Veterans Memorial Highway
25.8 mi · 15%
Pete Harris Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
Caddo Street
0.9 mi · 1%
State Route 13
0.76 mi
6th Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 28m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 20m from Mamou
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mamou and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Mamou and 87.9 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Mamou and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mamou and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 152.35 mi (245.19 km).

Mamou

#1 Mamou

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,077
Coordinates30.6338100, -92.4193000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Hackberry Avenue (-92.419295, 30.633612)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $23.48
Round trip
$46.96
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.48 $46.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.41 $52.81
Premium $4.63 $28.68 $57.35
Diesel $5.42 $33.57 $67.15

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mamou and Shreveport. The current time is 12:46:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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