How far is Shreveport, LA from Claiborne, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Claiborne, LA is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.88 mi
01h 48m
Flight
90.79 mi
146.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.31 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claiborne
Wed, Apr 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-15T13:25
Arrive Claiborne
Wed, Apr 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gibsland
LA

City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Shreveport
47.8 mi
00h 54m
To Claiborne
48 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Well Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Well Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Well Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Well Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Well Road

    1192 ft · 22 sec · Well Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wallace Dean Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
92.7 mi · 97%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 1%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.72 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Well Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Milam Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

92.4 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsland
00h 54m from Shreveport
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Claiborne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Shreveport and 48 miles from Claiborne.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Claiborne.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsland

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

65 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

65 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Claiborne. Straight-line distance: 90.79 mi (146.12 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 Claiborne

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,507
Coordinates32.5159800, -92.1918000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Claiborne (-92.1918, 32.51598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.40 $28.79
Premium $4.63 $15.63 $31.27
Diesel $5.42 $18.30 $36.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Claiborne. The current time is 13:25:12.

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.