How far is South Vacherie, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from South Vacherie, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Vacherie and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Vacherie and Shreveport.
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Start on Fern Street
2527 ft · 2 min · Fern Street
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Turn left
1999 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
3104 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Vacherie and Shreveport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Vacherie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Vacherie to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from South Vacherie and 150.4 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Vacherie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville
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 Cheneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Vacherie and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 254.33 mi (409.3 km).
#1 South Vacherie
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 29.9274300, -90.6998100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.98 | $97.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.34 | $114.69 |
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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