How far is Shreveport, LA from Sunset, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Sunset, LA is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Sunset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Sunset.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
757 ft · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Drive
1389 ft · 39 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn right onto North Common Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Common Street
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 37 sec · Caddo Street
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Continue on Ford Street
646 ft · 23 sec · Ford Street
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Turn left onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
194.9 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
1851 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 93
970 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 93
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Turn straight onto Duffy Avenue
2133 ft · 43 sec · Duffy Avenue
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Turn right onto Napoleon Avenue
2123 ft · 43 sec · Napoleon Avenue
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Turn left onto Landry Street
123 m · 20 sec · Landry Street
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Turn right onto Anna Street
41 m · 6 sec · Anna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Sunset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
195 mi · 03h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sunset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Sunset?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 100.4 miles from Shreveport and 100.2 miles from Sunset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 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 near Sunset.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 176.49 mi (284.04 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunset
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 30.4113100, -92.0684500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset (-92.06845, 30.41131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.77 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.28 | $76.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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