How far is Shreveport, LA from Boutte, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Boutte, LA is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Boutte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Boutte.
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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
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3127 South, I 310 South: Boutte, Houma, to US 90
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Boutte, New Orleans
1299 ft · 35 sec
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Merge left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Paul Maillard Road
609 ft · 17 sec · Paul Maillard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paul Maillard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Boutte.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Boutte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Boutte?
The road trip is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Shreveport and 159.2 miles from Boutte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 $42.57 one way or $85.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Boutte.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkie
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 Bunkie.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Boutte. Straight-line distance: 268.87 mi (432.7 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boutte
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 29.9024300, -90.3881400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boutte (-90.38814, 29.90243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $42.57 | $85.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.99 | $103.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $60.86 | $121.73 |
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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