How far is Shreveport, LA from Saint Rose, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Saint Rose, LA is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.12 mi
05h 58m
Flight
269.64 mi
433.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.64 mi
Kilometers
433.95 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.12 mi
Kilometers
513.57 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Rose
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-18T05:52
Arrive Saint Rose
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
159.6 mi
02h 59m
To Saint Rose
159.6 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Saint Rose.

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    2903 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Kenner, Norco

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Kenner

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    1339 ft · 22 sec · Airline Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Route 50

    1450 ft · 29 sec · State Route 50

  22. 22

    Continue on Almedia Road

    3027 ft · 1 min · Almedia Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1666 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 58%
I 10 East
68.4 mi · 21%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 17%
I 310 South
2.48 mi · 1%
River Road
1.67 mi · 1%
North Common Street
1.41 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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
269.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 59m from Shreveport
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Saint Rose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Saint Rose?

The road trip is about 319.1 miles (513.6 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Shreveport and 159.6 miles from Saint Rose.

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

The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.64 one way or $85.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Saint Rose. Straight-line distance: 269.64 mi (433.95 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 Saint Rose

Unincorporated suburban community and census designated place in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,122
Coordinates29.9468700, -90.3231300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Saint Rose (-90.32313, 29.94687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.63 L · about $42.64
Round trip
$85.28
22.52 gal · 85.26 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.64 $85.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.96 $95.91
Premium $4.63 $52.08 $104.16
Diesel $5.42 $60.97 $121.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Saint Rose. The current time is 05:52:01.

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.