How far is Youngsville, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Youngsville, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 221.8 miles (357 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Shreveport.
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Start on Lafayette Street
823 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
34 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Youngsville Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Youngsville Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Youngsville Highway
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Continue on Southpark Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southpark Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2476 ft · 38 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 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 Youngsville and Shreveport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Youngsville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngsville to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 221.8 miles (357 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 110.7 miles from Youngsville and 111.1 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.65 one way or $59.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngsville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 197.17 mi (317.31 km).
#1 Youngsville
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 15,262 |
| Coordinates | 30.0996500, -91.9901200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.21 | $72.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
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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