How far is Shreveport, LA from Batchelor, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Batchelor, LA is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.68 mi
03h 45m
Flight
169.2 mi
272.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.2 mi
Kilometers
272.3 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.68 mi
Kilometers
310.09 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batchelor
Sat, Apr 11, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Sat, Apr 11, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-11T05:23
Arrive Batchelor
Sat, Apr 11, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
96.4 mi
01h 52m
To Batchelor
96.3 mi
01h 52m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, US 167 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 3170

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 3170

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    53 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 419

    60 m · 4 sec · State Route 419

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 419

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
125 mi · 65%
Highway 3170
3.89 mi · 2%
State Route 3170
1.63 mi · 1%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
US 71 South
0.96 mi
Allen Avenue
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

125 mi · 02h 09m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
169.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 52m from Shreveport
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Batchelor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 96.4 miles from Shreveport and 96.3 miles from Batchelor.

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

The direct path is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Batchelor. Straight-line distance: 169.2 mi (272.3 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
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#2 Batchelor

Batchelor is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8404600, -91.6615100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Batchelor (-91.66151, 30.84046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.50
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.75 $51.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.96 $57.92
Premium $4.63 $31.45 $62.90
Diesel $5.42 $36.82 $73.64

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 Batchelor. The current time is 05:23:06.

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.