How far is Shreveport, LA from Cecilia, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Cecilia, LA is about 214.4 miles (345 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Cecilia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Cecilia.
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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
194.9 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
2013 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 93
1074 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 93
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Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Drive
1154 ft · 24 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on State Route 93
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway
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Turn slight right onto Neblet Street
1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street
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Continue on Main Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway
1348 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Cecilia?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Shreveport and 107.1 miles from Cecilia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.67 one way or $57.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Cecilia. Straight-line distance: 188.04 mi (302.62 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cecilia
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3371400, -91.8531700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cecilia (-91.85317, 30.33714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
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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