How far is Shreveport, LA from Bastrop, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Bastrop, LA is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.75 mi
02h 24m
Flight
108.39 mi
174.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.39 mi
Kilometers
174.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.75 mi
Kilometers
203.99 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bastrop
Mon, Apr 13, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Mon, Apr 13, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-13T15:55
Arrive Bastrop
Mon, Apr 13, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Grambling
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Shreveport
63.3 mi
01h 12m
To Bastrop
63.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 165 North: Bastrop

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Sterlington Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 165

    16.7 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 165

  14. 14

    Continue on West Madison Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Madison Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Sassafras Street

    110 m · 16 sec · South Sassafras Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sassafras Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
99.1 mi · 78%
United States Highway 165
16.7 mi · 13%
Sterlington Road
4.16 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.63 mi · 1%
West Madison Avenue
1.2 mi · 1%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

99.1 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grambling
01h 12m from Shreveport
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bastrop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Grambling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Shreveport and 63.4 miles from Bastrop.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bastrop.

Stop Ideas Near Grambling

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grambling, 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 Grambling.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

97 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

97 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 108.39 mi (174.43 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Bastrop

City in Louisiana

Population9,688
Coordinates32.7782800, -91.9114400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Bastrop (-91.91144, 32.77828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.93 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.94 gal · 33.86 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.63 $20.67 $41.35
Diesel $5.42 $24.21 $48.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Bastrop. The current time is 15:55:11.

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.