How far is Ringgold, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Ringgold, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ringgold and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringgold and Shreveport.
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Start on Mill Street
31 m · 6 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Military Road
14.2 mi · 20 min · Military Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Highway 164
11.2 mi · 16 min · Highway 164
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Turn left onto Highway 3227
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3227
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Turn right onto Highway 157
2245 ft · 52 sec · Highway 157
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Take the ramp left
2787 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 15 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 Ringgold and Shreveport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Military Road
Turn right onto Military Road
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Ringgold 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 Ringgold to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Doyline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Ringgold and 14.9 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ringgold and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Doyline
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 Doyline.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ringgold and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.26 km).
#1 Ringgold
Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,336 |
| Coordinates | 32.3284900, -93.2798900 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
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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