Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Shreveport, LA

Drive Time

5h 53m

Distance

317.5 mi

511 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Abita Springs to Shreveport covers 317.5 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 53 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek across Louisiana, you can comfortably complete the journey in one day. You should budget approximately $49 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. While the trip is manageable for a single driver, keep in mind that you will be transitioning from the southeastern corner of the state toward the northwest. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this route offers a functional path across the state landscape.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between various road types as you navigate the 317.5-mile distance. Roughly 38% of your journey will be spent on highways, specifically utilizing the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, and State Route 1. You will face a significant commitment on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 186.3 miles. The road’s personality shifts as you move from the initial parkways onto these primary routes, providing a blend of high-speed travel and local road segments.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 36; LA 59.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 317.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 36; LA 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 36; LA 59

Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

71 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward LA 415: Lobdell

314.6 mi into trip | ~5h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	186.3 mi	3h 10m
West Florida Republic Parkway	59.4 mi	1h 4m
State Route 1	49 mi	1h 2m
I 10	7.5 mi	9m
North Lobdell Highway	3.6 mi	4m
LA 36	3 mi	4m
South Tyler Street	2 mi	3m
Highway 21	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs, LA and Shreveport, LA.

Start on LA 59

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59

163 ft · 2 sec · LA 36; LA 59

Continue on LA 36; LA 59

3.0 mi · 4 min · LA 36; LA 59

At end of road, turn left onto LA 21

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Military Road

Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Boston Street

Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21

370 ft · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue

Turn slight left

186 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right

197 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto US 190 Business; LA 21

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

Turn left onto LA 21

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Tyler Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on LA 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 12 West: Hammond

Merge onto I 12

59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 10

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec

Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the right lane.

Merge onto LA 415

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Lobdell Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 190; LA 1

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Route 1

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Merge onto I 49; US 167

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

Continue on Pete Harris Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive

Turn right onto LA 173

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caddo Street

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

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

68 ft · 1 sec · River Parkway

Arrive at destination

River Parkway

Trip Plan

Planning for this 6-hour drive is best done by aiming for a morning departure to avoid potential fatigue. Although the route is feasible in one day, you are limited to a single recommended stop, so pace yourself carefully to make the most of that break. Keep a close watch on your fuel levels, especially while navigating the long 186.3-mile stretch on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway where services may be spaced further apart. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at $49, keeping a steady speed will help you stay within your travel budget. Flexibility is your best asset on this drive, so be prepared to adjust your pace if traffic patterns change on the highway segments.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.8 miles or 3h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shreveport, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Abita Springs, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Abita Springs, LA

This is one driving day of about 317.5 miles and 5h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abita Springs, 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 186.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.8 mi from Abita Springs, LA · 3h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jasper, TX

159 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jasper, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.3 miles.

Arriving in Shreveport, LA

The final approach into Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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

$48.54 one way

$97.08 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$53.24	$106.48
premium	$4.61	$57.63	$115.25
diesel	$5.64	$70.54	$141.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.3	1	$33.34	$15.24
Efficient EV	79.4	0	$27.78	$12.70
EV Truck/SUV	127	1	$44.45	$20.32

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Abita Springs, LA

Afternoon in Abita Springs on Sunday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

66°F

Jasper, TX

159 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

1 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

5h 53m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Abita Springs, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 317.5 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, State Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Abita Springs, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Shreveport, LA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Shreveport, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Abita Springs, LA

Shreveport, LA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 53m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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