How far is Shreveport, LA from Port Allen, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Port Allen, LA is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
246.01 mi
04h 32m
Flight
207.14 mi
333.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.14 mi
Kilometers
333.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.01 mi
Kilometers
395.91 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Allen
Mon, May 25, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Tue, May 26, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-05-25T18:12
Arrive Port Allen
Mon, May 25, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Shreveport
123 mi
02h 16m
To Port Allen
123 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Port Allen.

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Court Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Alexander Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 76%
US 190 East
52.8 mi · 21%
Court Street
2.11 mi · 1%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Allen Avenue
0.76 mi
I 49 South
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 16m from Shreveport
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Port Allen?

The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Shreveport and 123 miles from Port Allen.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 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 Port Allen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Port Allen. Straight-line distance: 207.14 mi (333.36 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Port Allen

#2 Port Allen

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,720
Coordinates30.4521400, -91.2101100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Port Allen (-91.21011, 30.45214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.86 L · about $32.87
Round trip
$65.74
17.36 gal · 65.72 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.87 $65.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.97 $73.94
Premium $4.63 $40.14 $80.29
Diesel $5.42 $47.00 $94.00

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Port Allen. The current time is 18:12:02.

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.