How far is Franklinton, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Franklinton, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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 Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklinton and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklinton and Shreveport.
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Start on Greenlaw Street
26 m · 4 sec · Greenlaw Street
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
156 m · 27 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Dobson Street
151 m · 24 sec · Dobson Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2818 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bene Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 25
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25
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Continue straight
9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Northwest Street
2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street
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Turn left onto Smithdale Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Take the ramp right
900 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
118.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
535 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Crockett Street
920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Franklinton and Shreveport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Franklinton and Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklinton to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 302.2 miles (486.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Wisner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Franklinton and 148.3 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241 miles (387.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.37 one way or $80.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Franklinton and Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Wisner
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 Wisner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklinton and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 241.04 mi (387.92 km).
#1 Franklinton
City in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,647 |
| Coordinates | 30.8473100, -90.1552700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $40.37 | $80.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.40 | $90.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.30 | $98.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.72 | $115.45 |
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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