How far is Shreveport, LA from Urania, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Urania, LA is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Urania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Urania.
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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
63.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PR 547: Posey Road
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Posey Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Posey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Johnson Chute Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Johnson Chute Road
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Highway 3175
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Natchitoches Road
24.4 mi · 36 min · Natchitoches Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Natchitoches Highway
148 m · 8 sec · Natchitoches Highway
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Merge slight left onto West Court Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Court Street
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Boundary Avenue
1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
20.5 mi · 30 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 125
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 125
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Continue on Pine Road
1 km · 1 min · Pine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Hardtner Drive
890 ft · 19 sec · East Hardtner Drive
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Turn left onto Mill Road
55 m · 8 sec · Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Urania.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
63.1 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Urania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Urania?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Shreveport and 65.9 miles from Urania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Partly Sunny near Urania.
Stop Ideas Near Powhatan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powhatan.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Urania. Straight-line distance: 96.53 mi (155.35 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Urania
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 31.8637800, -92.2959700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Urania (-92.29597, 31.86378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.80 | $39.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
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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