How far is Shreveport, LA from Bridge City, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Bridge City, LA is about 325.4 miles (523.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.1 miles (446 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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
325.4 mi
06h 07m
Flight
277.11 mi
445.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.11 mi
Kilometers
445.97 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.4 mi
Kilometers
523.68 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridge City
Sat, Apr 11, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Sun, Apr 12, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-11T12:48
Arrive Bridge City
Sat, Apr 11, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
162.7 mi
03h 03m
To Bridge City
162.7 mi
03h 03m

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
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Bridge City.

  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

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Clearview Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego

    1907 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Bridge City Avenue

    103 m · 9 sec · Bridge City Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    34 m · 5 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on 6th Street

    1376 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 57%
I 10 East
75 mi · 23%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 16%
South Clearview Parkway
2.05 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway
1.67 mi · 1%
North Common Street
1.41 mi
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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
277.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
03h 03m from Shreveport
Leave By
11:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Bridge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Bridge City?

The road trip is about 325.4 miles (523.7 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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 162.7 miles from Shreveport and 162.7 miles from Bridge City.

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

The direct path is about 277.1 miles (446 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 $43.47 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Bridge City. Straight-line distance: 277.11 mi (445.97 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 Bridge City

Bridge City is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9332600, -90.1700700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Bridge City (-90.17007, 29.93326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.47 L · about $43.47
Round trip
$86.95
22.96 gal · 86.94 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.47 $86.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.89 $97.79
Premium $4.63 $53.10 $106.19
Diesel $5.42 $62.16 $124.33

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 Bridge City. The current time is 12:48:07.

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.