How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Shreveport, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Shreveport is 242.44 miles (390.17 km).
Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Shreveport, LA is 242.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Ponchatoula to Shreveport with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Shreveport, Louisiana is: 293.67 miles (472.62 km) by car.
Driving from Ponchatoula to Shreveport will take approximately 04 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7545 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W |
| Latitude | 30.4388000 |
| Longitude | -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Shreveport is known for its many casinos, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
| Population | 184786 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°31'31"N 93°45'1"W |
| Latitude | 32.5251500 |
| Longitude | -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Shreveport: River Parkway (-93.750913,32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ponchatoula and Shreveport
The distance between Ponchatoula and Shreveport is 473 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Ponchatoula and Shreveport. The current time is 15:48:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.23 liters (10.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Shreveport.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Shreveport is $31.85 (diesel $42.11).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $31.85 | $36.08 | $39.82 | $42.11 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula and Shreveport (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
