How far is Shreveport, LA from Melville, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Melville, LA is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Melville.
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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
152.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 115: Bunkie
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Main Street
19.8 mi · 29 min · Southwest Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 10
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
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Continue on West Railroad Avenue
8.1 mi · 14 min · West Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Lafleur Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lafleur Street
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Turn left onto Gum Street
111 m · 18 sec · Gum Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
627 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Melville.
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
152 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Melville?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 98.4 miles from Shreveport and 98.3 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Melville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Melville. Straight-line distance: 173.08 mi (278.55 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melville
Town in St.
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 30.6929700, -91.7440000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-91.744, 30.69297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.56 | $59.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.58 | $75.16 |
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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