How far is Jonesboro, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Shreveport.
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Start on Allen Avenue
2026 ft · 44 sec · Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto Pershing Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Pershing Highway
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Continue on Quitman Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
694 ft · 14 sec · West California Avenue
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Turn right onto South Barnett Springs Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnett Springs Street
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Continue on Tarbutton Road
2585 ft · 1 min · Tarbutton Road
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Turn left
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
63.7 mi · 1 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 Jonesboro and Shreveport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tarbutton Road
Merge slight left
63.7 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Jonesboro and 34.2 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsland
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 Gibsland.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 63.45 mi (102.11 km).
#1 Jonesboro
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,415 |
| Coordinates | 32.2412700, -92.7159900 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
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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