How far is Shreveport, LA from Winnsboro, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Winnsboro, LA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and Winnsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and Winnsboro.
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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
118.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Prairie Road
72 m · 4 sec · Prairie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prairie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and Winnsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
118 mi · 02h 09m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winnsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to Winnsboro?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Shreveport and 71.3 miles from Winnsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winnsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Ruston
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 Ruston.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Winnsboro. Straight-line distance: 121.08 mi (194.86 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winnsboro
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 32.1632100, -91.7206800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winnsboro (-91.72068, 32.16321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.22 | $46.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.18 | $54.37 |
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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