How far is Shreveport, LA from Minden, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Minden, LA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Minden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Minden.
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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
27.3 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 371, North LA 159: Minden, Sibley
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North LA 159: Minden
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North LA 159: Minden
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
1268 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Sibley Road
1528 ft · 26 sec · Sibley Road
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Continue on Lee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1190 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
54 m · 13 sec · West Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Minden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Minden?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Haughton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Shreveport and 16.3 miles from Minden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Stop Ideas Near Haughton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Minden. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.56 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6154300, -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minden (-93.28684, 32.61543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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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