How far is Gretna, LA from Shreveport, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gretna and Shreveport is 283.21 miles (455.79 km).

Flight distance from Gretna, LA to Shreveport, LA is 283.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Gretna to Shreveport with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gretna, Louisiana to Shreveport, Louisiana is: 331.42 miles (533.38 km) by car.

Driving from Gretna to Shreveport will take approximately 05 hours 07 minutes.

#1 Gretna

Suburb city of New Orleans

Population	17615
GPS Coordinates	29°54'53"N 90°3'14"W
Latitude	29.9146500
Longitude	-90.0539600
Altitude	0
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Shreveport is known for its many casinos, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

Population	184786
GPS Coordinates	32°31'31"N 93°45'1"W
Latitude	32.5251500
Longitude	-93.7501800
Altitude	44
Country	United States

Starting point in Gretna: Richard Street (-90.054338,29.914415)
Ending point in Shreveport: River Parkway (-93.750913,32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gretna and Shreveport

The distance between Gretna and Shreveport is 533 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Gretna and Shreveport. The current time is 06:38:53.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	11 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	08 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	06 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	05 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	04 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	04 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.27 liters (11.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Shreveport.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Shreveport is $35.94 (diesel $47.53).

Louisiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.07	$3.48	$3.84	$4.06
Total	$35.94	$40.72	$44.94	$47.53

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna and Shreveport (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.