How far is Mansfield, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Mansfield, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.65 mi
00h 40m
Flight
33.81 mi
54.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.81 mi
Kilometers
54.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.99 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Mansfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansfield
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Shreveport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mansfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Stonewall
LA

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Mansfield
18.2 mi
00h 20m
To Shreveport
18.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Polk Street

    1324 ft · 23 sec · Polk Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Lake Road

    2323 ft · 50 sec · Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 175

    12.9 mi · 22 min · State Route 175

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  10. 10

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

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 175
32.4 mi · 88%
Pete Harris Drive
1.58 mi · 4%
Caddo Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.48 mi · 1%
Lake Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Polk Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 175

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stonewall
00h 20m from Mansfield
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mansfield and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Mansfield to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stonewall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Mansfield and 18.5 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mansfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Stonewall

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stonewall, 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 Stonewall.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

27 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

27 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

59 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

88 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 33.81 mi (54.41 km).

Mansfield

#1 Mansfield

City in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population4,579
Coordinates32.0376600, -93.7001800
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Polk Street (-93.700181, 32.037711)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.77
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.89 $9.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.49 $10.99
Premium $4.63 $5.97 $11.93
Diesel $5.42 $6.99 $13.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansfield and Shreveport. The current time is 00:09:40.

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.