How far is Shreveport, LA from Haynesville, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Haynesville, LA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.06 mi
01h 32m
Flight
46.57 mi
74.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.57 mi
Kilometers
74.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.06 mi
Kilometers
109.54 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haynesville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-15T18:26
Arrive Haynesville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Minden
LA

Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
34.1 mi
00h 46m
To Haynesville
34.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    30.2 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 531

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 531

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Homer Road

    1364 ft · 26 sec · Homer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 79

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 79

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    62 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    12.3 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sherman Drive

    86 m · 12 sec · Sherman Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
30.4 mi · 45%
Highway 79
17.8 mi · 26%
State Route 531
3.28 mi · 5%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 2%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.72 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

30.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minden
00h 46m from Shreveport
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Haynesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Shreveport and 34.1 miles from Haynesville.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minden

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

44 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

45 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

101 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

114 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Haynesville. Straight-line distance: 46.57 mi (74.94 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Haynesville

#2 Haynesville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,000
Coordinates32.9620800, -93.1401600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Haynesville (-93.14016, 32.96208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.22 $20.44
Premium $4.63 $11.10 $22.20
Diesel $5.42 $13.00 $25.99

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Haynesville. The current time is 18:26:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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