How far is Winnfield, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Winnfield, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 49m.
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.
Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnfield and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnfield and Shreveport.
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Start on West Court Street
1 km · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto Natchitoches Highway
24.4 mi · 36 min · Natchitoches Highway
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Highway 3175
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Johnson Chute Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Johnson Chute Road
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Turn left onto Posey Road
1 km · 2 min · Posey Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North: Shreveport
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · 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 Winnfield and Shreveport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
63 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winnfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnfield to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Coushatta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Winnfield and 43 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winnfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Coushatta
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 Coushatta.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnfield and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 76.92 mi (123.79 km).
#1 Winnfield
Small city in and the Parish Seat of Winn Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 4,283 |
| Coordinates | 31.9255800, -92.6413100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
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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