How far is Shreveport, LA from White Castle, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to White Castle, LA is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
268.23 mi
05h 02m
Flight
223.76 mi
360.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.76 mi
Kilometers
360.1 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.23 mi
Kilometers
431.67 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Castle
Mon, Apr 13, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Mon, Apr 13, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-12T19:53
Arrive White Castle
Mon, Apr 13, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Shreveport
134.2 mi
02h 31m
To White Castle
134 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and White Castle.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    1232 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    698 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 1 South

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Eden Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 1

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bowie Street

    710 ft · 17 sec · Bowie Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cambre Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Cambre Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cambre Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 69%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 20%
Highway 1 South
10.4 mi · 4%
Highway 1
9.12 mi · 3%
I 10 East
1.83 mi · 1%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
223.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 31m from Shreveport
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Shreveport and Mostly Clear near White Castle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to White Castle?

The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Shreveport and 134 miles from White Castle.

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

The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Shreveport and Mostly Clear near White Castle.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and White Castle. Straight-line distance: 223.76 mi (360.1 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
White Castle

#2 White Castle

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,640
Coordinates30.1699200, -91.1470500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: White Castle (-91.14705, 30.16992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.83 L · about $35.86
Round trip
$71.73
18.94 gal · 71.66 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.86 $71.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.33 $80.67
Premium $4.63 $43.80 $87.60
Diesel $5.42 $51.28 $102.56

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and White Castle. The current time is 19:53:26.

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.