How far is Shreveport, LA from Monticello, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Monticello, LA is about 153 miles (246.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.03 mi
03h 02m
Flight
137.29 mi
220.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.29 mi
Kilometers
220.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.03 mi
Kilometers
246.28 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-15T05:34
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Choudrant
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Shreveport
76.4 mi
01h 31m
To Monticello
76.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    133.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 17

    73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 17

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 17

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 877

    3.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 877

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 577

    1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 577

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 577

    2902 ft · 1 min · State Route 577

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 877

    73 m · 7 sec · State Route 877

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 877

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
134 mi · 88%
State Route 17
8.33 mi · 5%
State Route 877
3.99 mi · 3%
State Route 577
2.15 mi · 1%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

134 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
01h 31m from Shreveport
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Shreveport and 76.6 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Choudrant

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

115 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

116 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 137.29 mi (220.95 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monticello

Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5965300, -91.3940000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Monticello (-91.394, 32.59653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.44 L · about $20.45
Round trip
$40.90
10.8 gal · 40.88 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.45 $40.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.00 $46.00
Premium $4.63 $24.98 $49.95
Diesel $5.42 $29.24 $58.48

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Monticello. The current time is 05:34:32.

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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.