How far is Shreveport, LA from Scott, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Scott, LA is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
217.05 mi
03h 50m
Flight
185.89 mi
299.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.89 mi
Kilometers
299.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.05 mi
Kilometers
349.31 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott
Sat, May 2, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Sat, May 2, 3:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-05-02T07:41
Arrive Scott
Sat, May 2, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
108.6 mi
01h 55m
To Scott
108.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cameron Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 91%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.12 mi · 4%
I 10 West
3.2 mi · 1%
Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 1%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.22 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

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 55m from Shreveport
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Shreveport and 108.4 miles from Scott.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Scott. Straight-line distance: 185.89 mi (299.16 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Scott

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,787
Coordinates30.2357600, -92.0945700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.01 $58.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.62 $65.25
Premium $4.63 $35.43 $70.86
Diesel $5.42 $41.48 $82.96

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Scott. The current time is 07:41:42.

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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.