How far is Vinton, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Vinton, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vinton and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinton and Shreveport.
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Start on Horridge Street
39 m · 13 sec · Horridge Street
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Turn sharp left
2232 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
3145 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto US 90 Business: Simmons Drive
748 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on East Lutcher Drive
1 mi · 2 min · East Lutcher Drive
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
41.8 mi · 48 min · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 363
4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm to Market Road 363
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Turn right onto Margaret Avenue
80.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Margaret Avenue
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Continue on Southview Circle
23.2 mi · 26 min · Southview Circle
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit right
1215 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeast Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Shreveport, Cathage
1102 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East Sabine Street
29.3 mi · 35 min · East Sabine Street
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Continue on Greenwood Mooringsport Road
146 m · 9 sec · Greenwood Mooringsport Road
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Take the exit slight right
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Spring Street, Market Street
1905 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
2299 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto Spring Street
776 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Crockett Street
920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinton and Shreveport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Margaret Avenue
Turn right onto Margaret Avenue
80.9 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Vinton and Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vinton to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Zwolle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Vinton and 81.3 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinton and Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Zwolle
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 Zwolle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vinton and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 161.6 mi (260.07 km).
#1 Vinton
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 3,211 |
| Coordinates | 30.1907600, -93.5812700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.80 | $61.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.06 | $72.13 |
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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