How far is Opelousas, LA from Shreveport, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Opelousas and Shreveport is 169.09 miles (272.12 km).
Flight distance from Opelousas, LA to Shreveport, LA is 169.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Opelousas to Shreveport with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Opelousas, Louisiana to Shreveport, Louisiana is: 191.46 miles (308.12 km) by car.
Driving from Opelousas to Shreveport will take approximately 02 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Opelousas
Parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 15562 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°32'1"N 92°4'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.5335300 |
| Longitude | -92.0815100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreveport
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 |
Ending point in Shreveport: River Parkway (-93.750913,32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time Between Opelousas and Shreveport
The distance between Opelousas and Shreveport is 308 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 25 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 Opelousas and Shreveport. The current time is 02:53:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.57 liters (6.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelousas and Shreveport.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelousas to Shreveport is $20.76 (diesel $27.46).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $20.76 | $23.52 | $25.96 | $27.46 |
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 Opelousas and Shreveport (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
