How far is Shreveport, LA from Basile, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Basile, LA is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
197.5 mi
03h 46m
Flight
156.49 mi
251.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.49 mi
Kilometers
251.84 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.5 mi
Kilometers
317.85 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basile
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-15T13:38
Arrive Basile
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:26 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

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
Colfax
LA

Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.

From Shreveport
98.9 mi
01h 53m
To Basile
98.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Basile.

  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

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  15. 15

    Continue on North C C Duson Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue

    6.8 mi · 8 min · West Laurel Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Basile Eunice Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Ryan Avenue

    1923 ft · 43 sec · South Ryan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Stagg Avenue

    1157 ft · 32 sec · East Stagg Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Lewis Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · South Lewis Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
145 mi · 73%
West Laurel Avenue
6.8 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.35 mi · 3%
State Route 13
4.18 mi · 2%
Basile Eunice Highway
3.9 mi · 2%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

145 mi · 02h 28m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 53m from Shreveport
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Basile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Basile?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Shreveport and 98.7 miles from Basile.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Basile.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Basile. Straight-line distance: 156.49 mi (251.84 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Basile

#2 Basile

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates30.4852000, -92.5959700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Basile (-92.59597, 30.4852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.38 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
13.94 gal · 52.76 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.63 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $5.42 $37.74 $75.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Basile. The current time is 13:38:56.

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.