How far is Shreveport, LA from Gray, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Gray, LA is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.19 mi
05h 38m
Flight
262.46 mi
422.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.46 mi
Kilometers
422.39 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.19 mi
Kilometers
497.6 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gray
Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM CST
Return by in Shreveport
Sat, Nov 7, 11:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-11-07T12:21
Arrive Gray
Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:00 PM CST
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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
154.7 mi
02h 49m
To Gray
154.5 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    2028 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    615 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bayou Blue Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Bayou Blue Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayou Blue Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 64%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
92.7 mi · 30%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.23 mi · 3%
North Morgan Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
North Common Street
1.41 mi
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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
02h 49m from Shreveport
Leave By
5:44 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Gray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Shreveport and 154.5 miles from Gray.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Gray. Straight-line distance: 262.46 mi (422.39 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 Gray

Gray is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.6977100, -90.7864800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Gray (-90.78648, 29.69771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.3 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.34
21.82 gal · 82.6 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $39.67 $79.34
Mid-grade $4.14 $45.13 $90.27
Premium $4.53 $49.46 $98.91
Diesel $5.70 $62.23 $124.46

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Gray. The current time is 12:21:43.

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.