How far is Shreveport, LA from Iota, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Iota, LA is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Iota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Iota.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street
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Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto South Bobcat Drive
2713 ft · 57 sec · South Bobcat Drive
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1548 ft · 31 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Eunice Iota Highway
13.3 mi · 23 min · Eunice Iota Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kennedy Avenue
720 ft · 19 sec · West Kennedy Avenue
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Turn right onto Frey Street
1072 ft · 31 sec · Frey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Iota.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Iota?
The road trip is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Shreveport and 101 miles from Iota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Iota. Straight-line distance: 168.66 mi (271.43 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iota
Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,428 |
| Coordinates | 30.3313100, -92.4956900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iota (-92.49569, 30.33131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.66 | $77.33 |
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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