How far is Shreveport, LA from Gueydan, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Gueydan, LA is about 227 miles (365.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Gueydan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Gueydan.
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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
144.7 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
25.7 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on North C C Duson Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North C C Duson Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Aymond Street
2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street
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Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Take the ramp right
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 91: Estherwood, Iota
1303 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Estherwood Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Estherwood Highway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Front Avenue
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Turn left onto South Crocker Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Crocker Street
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Continue on North Jackson Avenue
5.2 mi · 7 min · North Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
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Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Gueydan.
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
145 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Gueydan?
The road trip is about 227 miles (365.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 113.6 miles from Shreveport and 113.3 miles from Gueydan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Gueydan. Straight-line distance: 187.59 mi (301.9 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gueydan (-92.50847, 30.02604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.37 | $86.75 |
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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