How far is Shreveport, LA from Catahoula, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Catahoula, LA is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Louisiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Catahoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Catahoula.
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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
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Cecilia, Henderson
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
4 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Turn slight left
56 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Henderson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Henderson Levee Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Henderson Levee Road
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Continue on Catahoula Levee Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Catahoula Levee Road
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Turn right onto Catahoula Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Catahoula Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Catahoula Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Catahoula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Catahoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Catahoula?
The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 118.4 miles from Shreveport and 118.2 miles from Catahoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Sunny near Catahoula.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Catahoula. Straight-line distance: 199.95 mi (321.79 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catahoula
Catahoula is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2146400, -91.7090000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catahoula (-91.709, 30.21464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
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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