How far is Shreveport, LA from Delcambre, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Delcambre, LA is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.05 mi
04h 24m
Flight
206.21 mi
331.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.21 mi
Kilometers
331.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.05 mi
Kilometers
379.88 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Mon, Apr 20, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-20T00:53
Arrive Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
Creola
LA

Suburb village of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States.

From Shreveport
118.1 mi
02h 12m
To Delcambre
117.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Verot School Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Verot School Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Verot School Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Verot School Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Verot School Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Verot School Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Chemin Agreable Street

    2546 ft · 53 sec · Chemin Agreable Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Decon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Decon Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Highway 339

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 339

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    3041 ft · 55 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veteran Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Railroad Street

    1189 ft · 26 sec · North Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 84%
Verot School Road
9.52 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.75 mi · 4%
Highway 339
6.17 mi · 3%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
5.45 mi · 2%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creola
02h 12m from Shreveport
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Cloudy near Delcambre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Creola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Shreveport and 117.9 miles from Delcambre.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Delcambre. Straight-line distance: 206.21 mi (331.87 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Delcambre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,837
Coordinates29.9482600, -91.9887300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Delcambre (-91.98873, 29.94826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.09
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.55 $63.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.48 $70.95
Premium $4.63 $38.53 $77.05
Diesel $5.42 $45.11 $90.21

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Delcambre. The current time is 00:53:00.

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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.