How far is Mansura, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Mansura, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
159.75 mi
02h 28m
Flight
142.33 mi
229.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.33 mi
Kilometers
229.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.75 mi
Kilometers
257.1 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Mon, Apr 20, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mansura
2026-04-20T00:46
Arrive Shreveport
Mon, Apr 20, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mansura
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 Mansura
81 mi
01h 14m
To Shreveport
78.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leglise Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Leglise Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 31 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 3170

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 3170

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  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 Mansura 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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
126 mi · 79%
Highway 3170
3.88 mi · 2%
State Route 3170
1.63 mi · 1%
Pete Harris Drive
1.58 mi · 1%
Leglise Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Caddo Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

126 mi · 02h 10m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natchez
01h 14m from Mansura
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mansura and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 81 miles from Mansura and 78.7 miles from Shreveport.

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

The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mansura and Partly Sunny 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.

BUS

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 Mansura and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 142.33 mi (229.05 km).

Mansura

#1 Mansura

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,342
Coordinates31.0579700, -92.0490100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Leglise Street (-92.048896, 31.058007)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $21.36
Round trip
$42.72
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.36 $42.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.02 $48.04
Premium $4.63 $26.08 $52.17
Diesel $5.42 $30.54 $61.08

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Mansura and Shreveport. The current time is 00:46:43.

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.