How far is Shreveport, LA from Cullen, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Cullen, LA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
55.4 mi
01h 16m
Flight
35.26 mi
56.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.26 mi
Kilometers
56.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.4 mi
Kilometers
89.16 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cullen
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, May 13, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-05-12T22:16
Arrive Cullen
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Dixie Inn
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Shreveport
27.7 mi
00h 38m
To Cullen
27.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2440 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Henrietta White Boulevard

    2214 ft · 1 min · Henrietta White Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henrietta White Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
52.3 mi · 94%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 2%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.72 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Henrietta White Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
Milam Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Continue straight

27 mi · 00h 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixie Inn
00h 38m from Shreveport
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Cullen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Dixie Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Shreveport and 27.7 miles from Cullen.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Sunny near Cullen.

Stop Ideas Near Dixie Inn

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

39 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

40 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

113 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Cullen. Straight-line distance: 35.26 mi (56.75 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 Cullen

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates32.9690300, -93.4507300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Cullen (-93.45073, 32.96903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.77
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.38 $14.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.31 $16.61
Premium $4.63 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $5.42 $10.56 $21.12

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Cullen. The current time is 22:16:34.

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.