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

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Port Barre, LA is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
198.65 mi
03h 30m
Flight
172.09 mi
276.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.09 mi
Kilometers
276.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.65 mi
Kilometers
319.7 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Barre
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-16T03:47
Arrive Port Barre
Thu, Apr 16, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
Colfax
LA

Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.

From Shreveport
99.4 mi
01h 45m
To Port Barre
99.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saizan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saizan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saizan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 94%
US 190 East
6.47 mi · 3%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Saizan Avenue
1.11 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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 45m from Shreveport
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Port Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 99.4 miles from Shreveport and 99.2 miles from Port Barre.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 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 Port Barre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Port Barre. Straight-line distance: 172.09 mi (276.96 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Port Barre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,093
Coordinates30.5602000, -91.9540100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Port Barre (-91.95401, 30.5602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.54 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.09
14.02 gal · 53.08 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.55 $53.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.63 $32.42 $64.84
Diesel $5.42 $37.96 $75.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Port Barre. The current time is 03:47:18.

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.