Origin
Shreveport, LA
Morning in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Winnsboro, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
142.4 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
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Winnsboro, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Winnsboro, LA covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Recipients Highway, US 425, River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.3 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.2 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 142.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 118.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Milam Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Milam Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Milam Street
Turn right onto Milam Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
121 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
4
121.3 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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US 425
Turn right onto US 425
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Winnsboro, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
Archibald
121 mi in
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~2h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 118.3 mi | 2h 9m |
| US 425 | 21 mi | 24m |
| River Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 71 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Milam Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
— 118.3 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Winnsboro, LA.
1
Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi
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1 min
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River Parkway
2
Continue on River Parkway
0.6 mi
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1 min
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River Parkway
3
Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
4
Turn right onto Milam Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Milam Street
5
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1
381 ft
·
15 sec
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Market Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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Market Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 71
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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US 71
8
Merge onto I 20; US 71
118 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
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Purple Heart Recipients Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
10
Turn right onto US 425
21 mi
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24 min
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US 425
11
Turn right onto LA 4
237 ft
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4 sec
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Prairie Road
12
Arrive at destination
LA 4
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnsboro, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shreveport, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shreveport, LA
This is one driving day of about 142.4 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shreveport, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Recipients Highway for about 118.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Shreveport, LA · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Recipients Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.3 miles.
Arriving in Winnsboro, LA
The final approach into Winnsboro, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Winnsboro, LA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.51 one way
$43.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Winnsboro, LA
Morning in Winnsboro on Wednesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
S 15 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Garland, TX
71 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shreveport, LA to Winnsboro, LA covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Recipients Highway, US 425, River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Shreveport, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Milam Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Shreveport, LA to Winnsboro, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald along the way.
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