How far is Shreveport, LA from Haughton, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Haughton, LA is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Haughton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Haughton.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Continue on River Parkway
1 km · 2 min · River Parkway
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Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Milam Street
1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
116 m · 15 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1163 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
117 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 157
93 m · 8 sec · Highway 157
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West McKinley Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West McKinley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Taylor Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Haughton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Haughton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Haughton?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Red Chute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Shreveport and 9.1 miles from Haughton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Sunny near Haughton.
Stop Ideas Near Red Chute
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 Red Chute.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Haughton. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Haughton
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,243 |
| Coordinates | 32.5326500, -93.5040600 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haughton (-93.50406, 32.53265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
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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