Origin
Bawcomville, LA
Night in Bawcomville on Friday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bawcomville, LA to Shreveport, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
98.4 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bawcomville, LA
Perry Z
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bawcomville, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 98.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Washington Street, Well Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.86 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.
Midpoint
49.2 miles from Bawcomville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 98.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 98.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Washington Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.4 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Washington Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fern Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fern Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Fern Street
Turn right onto Fern Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Brown Street
Turn left onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
97 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
US 71
Take the exit onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring...
7
97.1 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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US 71
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 92.4 mi | 1h 39m |
| Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Well Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Natchitoches Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brown Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 71 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Crockett Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 92.4 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bawcomville, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
2
Turn right onto Fern Street
61 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fern Street
3
Turn left onto Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Brown Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto LA 838
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Natchitoches Road
6
Turn right onto Well Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Well Road
7
Enter roundabout
265 ft
·
4 sec
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge onto I 20
92 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 20
10
Take the exit onto US 71
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
12
Turn right onto Crockett Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crockett Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
14
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
15
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.2 miles from Bawcomville, LA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.4 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
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 Bawcomville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bawcomville, LA
This is one driving day of about 98.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bawcomville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 92.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.2 mi from Bawcomville, LA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Bawcomville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.4 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.86 one way
$29.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.31 | $32.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.73 | $43.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Shreveport, LA
Night in Shreveport on Friday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
1h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bawcomville, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 98.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Washington Street, Well Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.2 miles from Bawcomville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.86 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fern Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bawcomville, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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