How far is Shreveport, LA from DeQuincy, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to DeQuincy, LA is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and DeQuincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and DeQuincy.
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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
56.9 mi · 1 hr · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2070 ft · 51 sec
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Turn slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 485
153 m · 10 sec · State Route 485
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Continue on LA 485
10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
14 m · 9 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto Fisher Road
2377 ft · 52 sec · Fisher Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Road
20.9 mi · 24 min · Fisher Road
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Continue on Shreveport Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway
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Continue on Shreveport Highway
73 m · 3 sec · Shreveport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street
41 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Main Street
12.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Pine Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on State Route 27
29.1 mi · 43 min · State Route 27
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Continue on Page Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Page Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1003 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Charles Avenue
51 m · 7 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Charles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and DeQuincy.
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
56.9 mi · 01h 00m
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 Partly Sunny near DeQuincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to DeQuincy?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Many is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Shreveport and 86.2 miles from DeQuincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Partly Sunny near DeQuincy.
Stop Ideas Near Many
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Many.
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and DeQuincy. Straight-line distance: 144.56 mi (232.64 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeQuincy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 30.4504800, -93.4332200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeQuincy (-93.43322, 30.45048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.06 | $46.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.17 | $56.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
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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