How far is Port Fourchon, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Port Fourchon, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
373.38 mi
07h 02m
Flight
316.71 mi
509.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.71 mi
Kilometers
509.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.38 mi
Kilometers
600.9 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Mon, Nov 9, 4:36 AM CST
Return by in Port Fourchon
Mon, Nov 9, 11:39 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Fourchon
2026-11-08T21:33
Arrive Shreveport
Mon, Nov 9, 4:36 AM CST
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Fourchon
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Port Fourchon
186.7 mi
03h 31m
To Shreveport
186.7 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 9:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Fourchon and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on A.O. Rappelet Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · A.O. Rappelet Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gateway to the Gulf Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Gateway to the Gulf Expressway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 1

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 1

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

    15.6 mi · 19 min · South Alex Plaisance Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    110 m · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  25. 25

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  26. 26

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  28. 28

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  31. 31

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

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 53%
US 90 West
95.8 mi · 26%
South Alex Plaisance Boulevard
30 mi · 8%
Highway 1
10.9 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
8.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
316.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
03h 31m from Port Fourchon
Leave By
9:54 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Fourchon and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Fourchon to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.7 miles from Port Fourchon and 186.7 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.53 one way or $95.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Fourchon and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Fourchon and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 316.71 mi (509.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Port Fourchon

Port Fourchon is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.1057900, -90.1945200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Fourchon (-90.19452, 29.10579)
End: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.17 gal
49.87 L · about $47.53
Round trip
$95.06
26.34 gal · 99.74 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 234.1 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $47.53 $95.06
Mid-grade $4.11 $54.09 $108.18
Premium $4.51 $59.44 $118.87
Diesel $5.68 $74.85 $149.69

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Fourchon and Shreveport. The current time is 21:33:43.

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.