How far is Shreveport, LA from Abita Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Abita Springs, LA is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.47 mi
05h 58m
Flight
260.29 mi
418.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.29 mi
Kilometers
418.89 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.47 mi
Kilometers
514.14 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abita Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 12:32 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Sat, Apr 11, 6:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-11T06:34
Arrive Abita Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 12:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
159.7 mi
02h 59m
To Abita Springs
159.8 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Abita Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Abita Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard

    757 ft · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Drive

    1389 ft · 39 sec · Airport Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Common Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Common Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Caddo Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ford Street

    646 ft · 23 sec · Ford Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Allen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville

    1869 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 21

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Tyler Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 21st Avenue

    2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    27 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Military Road

    969 ft · 20 sec · Military Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Covington Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Covington Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 36

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 36

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    707 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 59

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Abita Springs.

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 58%
West Florida Republic Parkway
58.4 mi · 18%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 17%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 2%
Highway 36
2.43 mi · 1%
South Tyler Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
260.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 59m from Shreveport
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Abita Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Abita Springs?

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 159.7 miles from Shreveport and 159.8 miles from Abita Springs.

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

The direct path is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.68 one way or $85.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Sunny near Abita Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bunkie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Abita Springs. Straight-line distance: 260.29 mi (418.89 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Abita Springs

#2 Abita Springs

Town in St.

Population2,651
Coordinates30.4786400, -90.0400800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Abita Springs (-90.04008, 30.47864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.67 L · about $42.68
Round trip
$85.36
22.54 gal · 85.34 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.68 $85.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.00 $96.00
Premium $4.63 $52.12 $104.25
Diesel $5.42 $61.03 $122.05

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Abita Springs. The current time is 06:34:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.