How far is Shreveport, LA from Brownsfield, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Brownsfield, LA is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.12 mi
04h 45m
Flight
206.54 mi
332.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.54 mi
Kilometers
332.4 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.12 mi
Kilometers
405.74 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 3:28 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Fri, Apr 10, 8:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-10T10:42
Arrive Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 3:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Shreveport
126.1 mi
02h 22m
To Brownsfield
126 mi
02h 22m

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
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 67: Plank Road, Baker, Zachary, Clinton

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 67: Plank Road, Baker, Zachary, Clinton

    1960 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Plank Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kleinpeter Road

    1440 ft · 1 min · Kleinpeter Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ellen Drive

    1189 ft · 57 sec · Ellen Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saint Ann Avenue

    3121 ft · 2 min · Saint Ann Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clearview Avenue

    1052 ft · 46 sec · Clearview Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
206.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 22m from Shreveport
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Shreveport and 126 miles from Brownsfield.

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

The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.70 one way or $67.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Brownsfield. Straight-line distance: 206.54 mi (332.4 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Brownsfield (-91.12066, 30.54658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.68 L · about $33.70
Round trip
$67.41
17.8 gal · 67.36 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.70 $67.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.91 $75.81
Premium $4.63 $41.16 $82.33
Diesel $5.42 $48.19 $96.39

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 Brownsfield. The current time is 10:42:54.

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.