How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Shreveport, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Shreveport is 242.44 miles (390.17 km).

Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Shreveport, LA is 242.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Ponchatoula to Shreveport with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Shreveport, Louisiana is: 293.67 miles (472.62 km) by car.

Driving from Ponchatoula to Shreveport will take approximately 04 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Ponchatoula

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 7545
GPS Coordinates 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W
Latitude 30.4388000
Longitude -90.4414800
Altitude 8
Country United States
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#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Shreveport is known for its many casinos, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

Population 184786
GPS Coordinates 32°31'31"N 93°45'1"W
Latitude 32.5251500
Longitude -93.7501800
Altitude 44
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ponchatoula and Shreveport

The distance between Ponchatoula and Shreveport is 473 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Ponchatoula and Shreveport. The current time is 02:49:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.23 liters (10.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Shreveport.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Shreveport is $31.85 (diesel $42.11).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $31.85 $36.08 $39.82 $42.11

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula and Shreveport (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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