How far is Shreveport, LA from Ringgold, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Ringgold, LA is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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 Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Ringgold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Ringgold.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Continue on River Parkway
1 km · 2 min · River Parkway
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Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Milam Street
1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
116 m · 15 sec · Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street
1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1163 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
117 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 157
93 m · 14 sec · Highway 157
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Turn left onto Highway 3227
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3227
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 164
11.2 mi · 16 min · Highway 164
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
15.1 mi · 21 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Ringgold.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
15.1 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny leaving Shreveport and Partly Cloudy near Ringgold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Ringgold?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 22.5 miles from Shreveport and 22.5 miles from Ringgold.
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 14.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shreveport and Partly Cloudy near Ringgold.
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
Marshall
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Ringgold. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.26 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ringgold
Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,336 |
| Coordinates | 32.3284900, -93.2798900 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ringgold (-93.27989, 32.32849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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