How far is Mathews, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Mathews, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mathews and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mathews and Shreveport.
-
1
Start on New Haven Street
4 m · 3 sec · New Haven Street
-
2
Turn left onto Highway 1
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 1
-
3
Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City
2013 ft · 49 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
-
10
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street
-
11
Continue on Young Street
1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street
-
12
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
-
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
-
14
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
-
15
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
-
17
Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
-
18
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
-
19
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
-
20
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
-
21
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
-
23
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
-
24
Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
-
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
-
26
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mathews and Shreveport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mathews and Mostly Cloudy near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mathews to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.3 miles from Mathews and 160.8 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mathews and Mostly Cloudy near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkie
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 Bunkie.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mathews and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 272.71 mi (438.88 km).
#1 Mathews
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,209 |
| Coordinates | 29.6863200, -90.5467500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $43.02 | $86.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.54 | $105.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.51 | $123.03 |
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 05, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.