How far is Shreveport, LA from Jonesville, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Jonesville, LA is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Jonesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Jonesville.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
757 ft · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Drive
1389 ft · 39 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn right onto North Common Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Common Street
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 37 sec · Caddo Street
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Continue on Ford Street
646 ft · 23 sec · Ford Street
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Turn left onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
121.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3100 West, LA 28 East: Pineville, Jonesville
873 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 28 East: Jonesville, Ferriday
32 mi · 42 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Division Street
40 m · 6 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Jonesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
121 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Jonesville?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Natchez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Shreveport and 85.6 miles from Jonesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.
Stop Ideas Near Natchez
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 Natchez.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Jonesville. Straight-line distance: 129.03 mi (207.65 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesville
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,950 |
| Coordinates | 31.6265600, -91.8181800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonesville (-91.81818, 31.62656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.87 | $45.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.94 | $55.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
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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