How far is Shreveport, LA from Montegut, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Montegut, LA is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Montegut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Montegut.
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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
186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Airline Highway
660 ft · 19 sec · West Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1183 ft · 36 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Montegut.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Shreveport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montegut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Montegut?
The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Shreveport and 150.6 miles from Montegut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montegut.
Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheneyville.
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Montegut. Straight-line distance: 255.97 mi (411.94 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montegut
Montegut is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0707600, -90.5020300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montegut (-90.50203, 30.07076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $3.59 | $38.20 | $76.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $43.32 | $86.63 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $47.62 | $95.24 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $60.25 | $120.50 |
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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