How far is Shreveport, LA from Abbeville, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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.
Suburb village of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Abbeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Abbeville.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
757 ft · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Drive
1389 ft · 39 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn right onto North Common Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Common Street
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 37 sec · Caddo Street
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Continue on Ford Street
646 ft · 23 sec · Ford Street
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Turn left onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Keep slight right
827 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto West Summers Drive
2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Peace Street
108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street
121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Abbeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Clear near Abbeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Abbeville?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Creola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Shreveport and 117.4 miles from Abbeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.43 one way or $62.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Clear near Abbeville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 200.4 mi (322.52 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abbeville
Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,927 |
| Coordinates | 29.9746500, -92.1342900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
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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