How far is Maryland, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 248.5 miles (400 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.54 mi
03h 43m
Flight
204.15 mi
328.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.15 mi
Kilometers
328.54 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.54 mi
Kilometers
399.98 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Thu, Oct 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Shreveport
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Maryland
123.5 mi
01h 51m
To Shreveport
125 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Maryland and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    862 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  11. 11

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

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 75%
Airline Highway
54.5 mi · 22%
Scotland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Pete Harris Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
Scenic Highway
1.28 mi · 1%
Caddo Street
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 51m from Maryland
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryland and Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (400 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Maryland and 125 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.31 one way or $68.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 204.15 mi (328.54 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.2 L · about $34.31
Round trip
$68.62
17.54 gal · 66.4 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $34.31 $68.62
Mid-grade $4.38 $38.38 $76.76
Premium $4.78 $41.93 $83.86
Diesel $5.82 $51.07 $102.14

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 Maryland and Shreveport. The current time is 14:32:34.

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.