How far is Marksville, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Marksville, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marksville and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marksville and Shreveport.
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Start on West Ogden
53 m · 10 sec · West Ogden
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1802 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Tunica Drive West
18.8 mi · 26 min · Tunica Drive West
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Turn left onto State Route 3170
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170
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Continue on Highway 3170
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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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 Marksville 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.
I 49 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
126 mi · 02h 10m
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 Marksville and Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marksville to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Natchez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Marksville and 79.2 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marksville and Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Natchez
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 Natchez.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marksville and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 138.17 mi (222.36 km).
#1 Marksville
City in Louisiana
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 31.1279700, -92.0662400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.72 | $47.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
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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