How far is Springhill, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Springhill, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 306.6 miles (493.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
306.62 mi
05h 13m
Flight
245.24 mi
394.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.24 mi
Kilometers
394.67 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.62 mi
Kilometers
493.45 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Wed, May 13, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springhill
2026-05-12T22:55
Arrive Shreveport
Wed, May 13, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springhill
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
Wisner
LA

Town in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Springhill
156.3 mi
02h 36m
To Shreveport
150.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 1072

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 1072

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bene Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 25

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Beulah Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    118.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

    535 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
182 mi · 59%
Smithdale Road
79.5 mi · 26%
State Route 25
17.7 mi · 6%
Highway 1072
3.12 mi · 1%
Bene Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Merge slight left

118 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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisner
02h 36m from Springhill
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springhill and Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.6 miles (493.4 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Wisner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Springhill and 150.4 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springhill and Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Wisner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wisner, 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 Wisner.

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

82 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springhill and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 245.24 mi (394.67 km).

Springhill

#1 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population4,684
Coordinates30.8079600, -90.1000800
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 1072 (-90.100151, 30.807919)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.96 L · about $40.98
Round trip
$81.95
21.64 gal · 81.92 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.98 $81.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.08 $92.16
Premium $4.63 $50.04 $100.09
Diesel $5.42 $58.59 $117.18

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Springhill and Shreveport. The current time is 22:55:29.

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.