How far is Shreveport, LA from Lake Providence, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Lake Providence, LA is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Lake Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Lake Providence.
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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
133.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 17
73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 17
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 17
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Tensas Bayou Road
3247 ft · 2 min · Tensas Bayou Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Lake Providence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
134 mi · 02h 26m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lake Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Lake Providence?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Claiborne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Shreveport and 87.2 miles from Lake Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Lake Providence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Lake Providence. Straight-line distance: 151.26 mi (243.43 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Providence
City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,347 |
| Coordinates | 32.8049900, -91.1709800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Providence (-91.17098, 32.80499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.29 | $46.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.44 | $56.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
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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