How far is Jonesville, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Jonesville, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.25 mi
02h 39m
Flight
129.03 mi
207.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.03 mi
Kilometers
207.65 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.25 mi
Kilometers
273.99 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesville
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Shreveport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Natchez
LA

Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Jonesville
84.9 mi
01h 19m
To Shreveport
85.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesville and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesville and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    10.7 mi · 15 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32.1 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1294 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pineville Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, LA 28 West: Shreveport

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    121.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesville and Shreveport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
60.5 mi · 36%
Martin Luther King
60.5 mi · 36%
4th Street
10.7 mi · 6%
Pineville Expressway
2.29 mi · 1%
Pete Harris Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
Caddo Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

121 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natchez
01h 19m from Jonesville
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesville to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Natchez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Jonesville and 85.3 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Natchez

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Natchez, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Natchez.

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Shreveport, Louisiana

114 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

115 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesville and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 129.03 mi (207.65 km).

Jonesville

#1 Jonesville

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,950
Coordinates31.6265600, -91.8181800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-91.818024, 31.62646)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesville and Shreveport. The current time is 04:08:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.