How far is Shreveport, LA from Kaplan, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Kaplan, LA is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Kaplan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Kaplan.
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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
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Keep slight right
827 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn right onto West Summers Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Kaplan.
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
198 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shreveport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kaplan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Kaplan?
The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Shreveport and 121.3 miles from Kaplan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.45 one way or $64.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shreveport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kaplan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Kaplan. Straight-line distance: 194.87 mi (313.62 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kaplan
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,345 |
| Coordinates | 29.9979800, -92.2848500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaplan (-92.28485, 29.99798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.45 | $64.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.64 | $79.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.41 | $92.81 |
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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