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Trip from Amelia, LA to Shreveport, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 13m

Distance

287 mi

462 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 0m ★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Amelia, LA, LA

Amelia, LA

Israyosoy S.

parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Amelia, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 287 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

143.5 miles from Amelia, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 287 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 287 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 197.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
64 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
284.1 mi into trip | ~5h 7m 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 197.8 mi 3h 22m
US 90 61.6 mi 1h 7m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 10.2 mi 11m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway 6 mi 9m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway 2.7 mi 3m
South Morgan Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway 1.5 mi 2m
St Etienne Road 1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PR 35

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Palourde Road
2

Turn left

0.8 mi · 2 min
3

Merge onto US 90

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 90
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
9

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street
10

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street
11

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road
12

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
13

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
14

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue
15

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
16

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
18

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
19

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
20

Continue on I 49; US 167

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
22

Continue on Pete Harris Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive
23

Turn right onto LA 173

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caddo Street
24

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

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
25

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

68 ft · 1 sec · River Parkway
26

Arrive at destination

River Parkway

Trip Plan

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 143.5 miles from Amelia, LA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 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 63 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.5 miles or 2h 43m 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 17m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Amelia, 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 Amelia, LA

This is one driving day of about 287 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Amelia, 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 197.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.5 mi from Amelia, LA · 2h 43m into the drive

suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broussard, LA

144 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

New Iberia, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.5 miles from Amelia, 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 197.8 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 207.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.34 one way

$86.69 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $47.58 $95.16
premium $4.56 $51.51 $103.03
diesel $5.61 $63.37 $126.73

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (6 mi) $0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.1 1 $30.13 $13.78
Efficient EV 71.8 0 $25.11 $11.48
EV Truck/SUV 114.8 1 $40.18 $18.37

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Amelia, LA

Afternoon in Amelia on Friday

Local time

12:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Friday

Local time

12:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Broussard, LA

144 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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 13m 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 Amelia, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 287 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 143.5 miles from Amelia, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.34 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cane River Creole National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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