How far is Shreveport, LA from Roseland, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Roseland, LA is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
298.21 mi
05h 42m
Flight
225.98 mi
363.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.98 mi
Kilometers
363.68 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.21 mi
Kilometers
479.92 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseland
Tue, May 12, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Wed, May 13, 5:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-05-12T17:42
Arrive Roseland
Tue, May 12, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
Gilbert
LA

Village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
149.1 mi
02h 51m
To Roseland
149.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Street

    2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1435 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3187 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Highway 1048

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 1048

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commercial Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
118 mi · 40%
Devereaux Drive
68.6 mi · 23%
Highway 1048
1.43 mi
River Parkway
1.13 mi
East Franklin Street
0.82 mi
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

118 mi · 02h 09m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
02h 51m from Shreveport
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Cloudy near Roseland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Shreveport and 149.1 miles from Roseland.

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

The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Cloudy near Roseland.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

79 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Roseland. Straight-line distance: 225.98 mi (363.68 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Roseland

#2 Roseland

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,279
Coordinates30.7649100, -90.5117600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Roseland (-90.51176, 30.76491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.83 L · about $39.84
Round trip
$79.68
21.04 gal · 79.66 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.84 $79.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.80 $89.61
Premium $4.63 $48.66 $97.31
Diesel $5.42 $56.97 $113.93

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Roseland. The current time is 17:42:57.

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.