How far is Meraux, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Meraux, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 336.8 miles (542 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meraux and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meraux and Shreveport.
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Start on East Judge Perez Drive
124 m · 16 sec · East Judge Perez Drive
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Continue on East Judge Perez Drive
6.2 mi · 14 min · East Judge Perez Drive
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Continue on North Claiborne Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Claiborne Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
645 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
2743 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1706 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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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 Meraux 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
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.
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 Meraux and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meraux to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 336.8 miles (542 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Meraux and 168.6 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.99 one way or $89.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meraux and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
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 Ville Platte.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meraux and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 288.85 mi (464.86 km).
#1 Meraux
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,816 |
| Coordinates | 29.9301700, -89.9162300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.60 | $101.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $54.95 | $109.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.33 | $128.66 |
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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