How far is Shreveport, LA from Pineville, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Pineville, LA is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Pineville.
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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
119.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
1018 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, US 165 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
886 ft · 19 sec · Macarthur Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3026 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Monroe Highway
1538 ft · 24 sec · Monroe Highway
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Turn right onto Rainbow Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Rainbow Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Shamrock Street
1579 ft · 51 sec · West Shamrock Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Pineville.
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
119 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Clear near Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Pineville?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Shreveport and 63.2 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Clear near Pineville.
Stop Ideas Near Powhatan
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 Powhatan.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 113.4 mi (182.5 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pineville
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 14,111 |
| Coordinates | 31.3224000, -92.4343000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
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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