How far is Shreveport, LA from Jonesboro, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Jonesboro, LA is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
90.4 mi
01h 48m
Flight
63.45 mi
102.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.45 mi
Kilometers
102.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.4 mi
Kilometers
145.49 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Fri, Apr 10, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-10T17:34
Arrive Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
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
Gibsland
LA

City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Shreveport
45.2 mi
00h 54m
To Jonesboro
45.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1903 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Tarbutton Road

    1770 ft · 49 sec · Tarbutton Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue

    694 ft · 17 sec · West California Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wesley Chaple Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Wesley Chaple Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Quitman Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Allen Avenue

    2026 ft · 40 sec · North Allen Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
64 mi · 71%
Quitman Highway
11.9 mi · 13%
Wesley Chaple Road
4.45 mi · 5%
Tarbutton Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.36 mi · 3%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

63.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsland
00h 54m from Shreveport
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Shreveport and 45.2 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsland

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

65 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

65 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 63.45 mi (102.11 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,415
Coordinates32.2412700, -92.7159900
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Jonesboro (-92.71599, 32.24127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.59 $27.17
Premium $4.63 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.42 $17.27 $34.55

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and Jonesboro. The current time is 17:34:20.

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.