How far is Zachary, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Zachary, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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 03h 49m.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zachary and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zachary and Shreveport.
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Start on Main Street
117 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
16 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Turn right onto Samuels Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
81.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Turn left onto State Route 3170
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170
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Continue on Highway 3170
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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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 Zachary 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.
I 49 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
126 mi · 02h 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.
Sunny leaving Zachary and Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zachary to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Zachary and 117.7 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.43 one way or $62.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zachary and Sunny near Shreveport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zachary and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 200.27 mi (322.31 km).
#1 Zachary
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 18,417 |
| Coordinates | 30.6485200, -91.1565000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
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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