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

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Port Fourchon, LA is about 374.1 miles (602 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.08 mi
07h 04m
Flight
316.71 mi
509.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.71 mi
Kilometers
509.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.08 mi
Kilometers
602.03 km
Drive Time
07h 04m

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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 07h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Fourchon
Mon, Nov 9, 6:31 PM CST
Return by in Shreveport
Tue, Nov 10, 1:36 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-11-09T11:27
Arrive Port Fourchon
Mon, Nov 9, 6:31 PM CST
Route Timing
07h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:05 PM to 2:35 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Shreveport
187 mi
03h 32m
To Port Fourchon
187 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Thibodaux, Lockport

    1915 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  26. 26

    Turn left

    110 m · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Larose Lift Bridge

    3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 1

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 1

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Gateway to the Gulf Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Gateway to the Gulf Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on A.O. Rappelet Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · A.O. Rappelet Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · A.O. Rappelet Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 53%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
105 mi · 28%
Highway 1
10.7 mi · 3%
Gateway to the Gulf Expressway
8.29 mi · 2%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.23 mi · 2%
A.O. Rappelet Road
3.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

198 mi · 03h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
316.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
03h 32m from Shreveport
Leave By
9:50 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Port Fourchon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.1 miles (602 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187 miles from Shreveport and 187 miles from Port Fourchon.

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

The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Port Fourchon.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Port Fourchon. Straight-line distance: 316.71 mi (509.69 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 Port Fourchon

Port Fourchon is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.1057900, -90.1945200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Port Fourchon (-90.19452, 29.10579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.2 gal
49.97 L · about $47.44
Round trip
$94.88
26.4 gal · 99.94 L
Estimated CO2
117.3 kg one way
Round trip: 234.6 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $47.44 $94.88
Mid-grade $4.08 $53.79 $107.58
Premium $4.48 $59.14 $118.27
Diesel $5.67 $74.82 $149.64

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Port Fourchon. The current time is 11:27:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.