How far is Shreveport, LA from Erwinville, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Erwinville, LA is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.34 mi
04h 13m
Flight
194.96 mi
313.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.96 mi
Kilometers
313.75 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.34 mi
Kilometers
372.31 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erwinville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Fri, Oct 16, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-10-15T20:24
Arrive Erwinville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 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
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
115.7 mi
02h 06m
To Erwinville
115.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    40 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Poydras Bayou Drive

    954 ft · 19 sec · Poydras Bayou Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poydras Bayou Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 81%
US 190 East
40.1 mi · 17%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Allen Avenue
0.76 mi
I 49 South
0.7 mi
River Parkway
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
195 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
02h 06m from Shreveport
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Erwinville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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 115.7 miles from Shreveport and 115.6 miles from Erwinville.

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

The direct path is about 195 miles (313.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.92 one way or $63.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Erwinville. Straight-line distance: 194.96 mi (313.75 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 Erwinville

Erwinville is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5310200, -91.4078900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Erwinville (-91.40789, 30.53102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.9 L · about $31.92
Round trip
$63.84
16.32 gal · 61.8 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $31.92 $63.84
Mid-grade $4.38 $35.71 $71.42
Premium $4.78 $39.01 $78.03
Diesel $5.82 $47.52 $95.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Erwinville. The current time is 20:24:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.