How far is Rayville, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 01h 55m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rayville and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayville and Shreveport.
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Start on Harrison Street
1174 ft · 29 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto North Julia Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Julia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street
48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street
123 m · 7 sec · South Julia Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1479 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
118.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
535 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Crockett Street
920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Rayville and Shreveport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Julia Street
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rayville 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 Rayville to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Simsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Rayville and 59.8 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rayville and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Simsboro
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 Simsboro.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 116.31 mi (187.19 km).
#1 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.09 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.66 | $39.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
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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