How far is Shreveport, LA from Blanchard, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Blanchard, LA is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.22 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.15 mi
14.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.22 mi
Kilometers
19.67 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blanchard
Fri, Apr 10, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Fri, Apr 10, 11:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-10T10:42
Arrive Blanchard
Fri, Apr 10, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bossier City
LA

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

From Shreveport
6.1 mi
00h 09m
To Blanchard
6.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Jack Wells Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on North Hearne Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Hearne Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Hilry Huckaby III Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Shreveport Blanchard Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Shreveport Blanchard Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Daugherty Avenue

    71 m · 6 sec · West Daugherty Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Daugherty Avenue

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bossier City
00h 09m from Shreveport
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Blanchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bossier City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Shreveport and 6.1 miles from Blanchard.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bossier City

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

2 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

60 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

93 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Blanchard. Straight-line distance: 9.15 mi (14.73 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Blanchard

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates32.5809800, -93.8926800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Blanchard (-93.89268, 32.58098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.63 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $5.42 $2.33 $4.66

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Blanchard. The current time is 10:42:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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