How far is Shreveport, LA from Lecompte, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Lecompte, LA is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
140.45 mi
02h 33m
Flight
126.69 mi
203.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.69 mi
Kilometers
203.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.45 mi
Kilometers
226.03 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lecompte
Wed, May 13, 5:51 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, May 13, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-05-13T15:18
Arrive Lecompte
Wed, May 13, 5:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Forest
LA

Human settlement in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Shreveport
70.3 mi
01h 16m
To Lecompte
70.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard

    757 ft · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Drive

    1389 ft · 39 sec · Airport Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Common Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Common Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Caddo Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ford Street

    646 ft · 23 sec · Ford Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Allen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, US 167 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    140 m · 20 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
125 mi · 89%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
US 71 South
0.96 mi · 1%
Allen Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
I 49 South
0.7 mi
River Parkway
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

125 mi · 02h 09m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
126.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest
01h 16m from Shreveport
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Lecompte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Shreveport and 70.2 miles from Lecompte.

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

The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Sunny near Lecompte.

Stop Ideas Near Forest

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

100 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

100 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Lecompte. Straight-line distance: 126.69 mi (203.88 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Lecompte

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates31.0946300, -92.4004100
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Lecompte (-92.40041, 31.09463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.57
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.78 $37.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.12 $42.25
Premium $4.63 $22.94 $45.88
Diesel $5.42 $26.86 $53.72

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Lecompte. The current time is 15:18:04.

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.