How far is Shreveport, LA from Mansura, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Mansura, LA is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.33 mi
03h 04m
Flight
142.33 mi
229.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
163.33 mi
Kilometers
262.86 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Mon, Apr 20, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-20T00:51
Arrive Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Shreveport
81.7 mi
01h 32m
To Mansura
81.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard

    757 ft · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Drive

    1389 ft · 39 sec · Airport Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Common Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Common Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Caddo Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ford Street

    646 ft · 23 sec · Ford Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Allen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, US 167 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 3170

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 3170

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22.7 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Leglise Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Leglise Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leglise Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
125 mi · 77%
Highway 3170
3.89 mi · 2%
State Route 3170
1.63 mi · 1%
North Common Street
1.41 mi · 1%
US 71 South
0.96 mi · 1%
Leglise Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

125 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natchez
01h 32m from Shreveport
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 81.7 miles from Shreveport and 81.6 miles from Mansura.

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 21.1 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

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

#2 Mansura

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,342
Coordinates31.0579700, -92.0490100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Mansura (-92.04901, 31.05797)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.63
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.81 $43.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.53 $49.06
Premium $4.63 $26.64 $53.28
Diesel $5.42 $31.19 $62.38

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 Shreveport and Mansura. The current time is 00:51:57.

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.