How far is Shreveport, LA from Leesville, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Leesville, LA is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.12 mi
02h 23m
Flight
99.69 mi
160.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.69 mi
Kilometers
160.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.12 mi
Kilometers
194.92 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesville
Wed, May 13, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, May 13, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-05-13T13:50
Arrive Leesville
Wed, May 13, 4:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Powhatan
LA

Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
60.6 mi
01h 11m
To Leesville
60.5 mi
01h 11m

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 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.9 mi · 1 hr · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2070 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 485

    153 m · 10 sec · State Route 485

  13. 13

    Continue on LA 485

    10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    14 m · 9 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fisher Road

    2377 ft · 54 sec · Fisher Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Road

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Fisher Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Shreveport Highway

    11 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Shreveport Highway

    73 m · 3 sec · Shreveport Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Nolan Trace Parkway

    119 m · 8 sec · Nolan Trace Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Texas Street

    872 ft · 38 sec · East Texas Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
57.3 mi · 47%
Fisher Road
21.4 mi · 18%
Shreveport Highway
11.1 mi · 9%
LA 485
10.4 mi · 9%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
North 6th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

56.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powhatan
01h 11m from Shreveport
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shreveport and Sunny near Leesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Shreveport and 60.5 miles from Leesville.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Powhatan

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

88 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

88 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 99.69 mi (160.43 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Leesville

City in Louisiana, United States

Population5,523
Coordinates31.1435200, -93.2610000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Leesville (-93.261, 31.14352)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 Leesville. The current time is 13:50:42.

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.