How far is Shreveport, LA from Bogalusa, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
344.59 mi
06h 35m
Flight
258.83 mi
416.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.83 mi
Kilometers
416.54 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.59 mi
Kilometers
554.56 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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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 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
172.3 mi
03h 17m
To Bogalusa
172.3 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville

    1869 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 21

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Tyler Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 21st Avenue

    2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    27 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  28. 28

    Continue on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 54%
West Florida Republic Parkway
58.4 mi · 17%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 15%
Highway 21
24.7 mi · 7%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 2%
Military Road
4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.8 mi
258.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
03h 17m from Shreveport
Leave By
10:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Bogalusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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 172.3 miles from Shreveport and 172.3 miles from Bogalusa.

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

The direct path is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 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 $46.05 one way or $92.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Sunny near Bogalusa.

Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 258.83 mi (416.54 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.16 gal
46.03 L · about $46.05
Round trip
$92.10
24.32 gal · 92.06 L
Estimated CO2
108.1 kg one way
Round trip: 216.1 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.05 $92.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.79 $103.58
Premium $4.63 $56.24 $112.48
Diesel $5.42 $65.85 $131.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Bogalusa. The current time is 02:11:45.

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.