How far is Shreveport, LA from Belle Chasse, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Belle Chasse, LA is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Belle Chasse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Belle Chasse.
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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
186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
78.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 23 South, LA 18 West: Lafayette Street
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Westbank Expressway
90 m · 13 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
2063 ft · 29 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Belle Chasse Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · Belle Chasse Highway
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
1395 ft · 48 sec · Hunt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Belle Chasse.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Belle Chasse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Belle Chasse?
The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from Shreveport and 169.2 miles from Belle Chasse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.22 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Belle Chasse.
Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ville Platte.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Belle Chasse. Straight-line distance: 288.78 mi (464.74 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Chasse
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,038 |
| Coordinates | 29.8549300, -89.9906300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Chasse (-89.99063, 29.85493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.85 | $101.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.22 | $110.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.66 | $129.31 |
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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