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Trip from Bayou Gauche, LA to Shreveport, LA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 9m

Distance

336.5 mi

541 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 57m ★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m

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

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human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Bayou Gauche, LA

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parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport, LA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 336.5-mile journey from Bayou Gauche, Louisiana, to Shreveport, Louisiana, a drive that will take approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes. This trip primarily utilizes Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 90, and Veterans Memorial Expressway, with 35% of the route being on highways. Given the duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without an overnight stop. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience as you traverse the state.

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

168.2 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway speeds with other road types. You'll encounter 35% highway driving, so expect some faster stretches, but also periods on other roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, providing a substantial segment of consistent travel. The profile indicates a drive that isn't solely an interstate grind, likely offering some changes in scenery and road conditions as you progress from the Southeast's southern reaches towards Shreveport.

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 197.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near LA 632 / WPA Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 336.5 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 2.5 miles (LA 632 / WPA Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.4 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
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | LA 632 / WPA Road

Turn left onto LA 632 / WPA Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 90

Turn left onto US 90

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
113.4 mi into trip | ~2h 8m 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
118.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
333.5 mi into trip | ~6h 3m 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 90 106.8 mi 1h 57m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 10.2 mi 11m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway 6 mi 9m
WPA Road 2.9 mi 5m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway 2.7 mi 3m
Bayou Gauche Road 2.5 mi 4m
South Morgan Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 306

2.5 mi · 4 min · Bayou Gauche Road
2

Turn left onto LA 632

2.0 mi · 3 min · WPA Road
3

Continue on LA 632

0.9 mi · 1 min · WPA Road
4

Turn left onto US 90

107 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
9

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

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
10

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street
11

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street
12

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
14

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
15

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue
16

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
17

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec
18

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
19

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
20

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
21

Continue on I 49; US 167

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
23

Continue on Pete Harris Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive
24

Turn right onto LA 173

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caddo Street
25

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

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
26

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

68 ft · 1 sec · River Parkway
27

Arrive at destination

River Parkway

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour, 9-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Bayou Gauche to maximize daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of nearly 200 miles, plan your break strategically. The estimated fuel cost of $51 is quite manageable, but it’s always wise to top off your tank before heading out, especially given the longest stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on US 90 and Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.2 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA, or about 3h 14m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.2 miles or 3h 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 5m

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 Bayou Gauche, 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 Bayou Gauche, LA

This is one driving day of about 336.5 miles and 6h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bayou Gauche, 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 168.2 mi from Bayou Gauche, LA · 3h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

168 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

Lafayette, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.2 miles from Bayou Gauche, 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 ~10 min detour Free near mile 255.2
View on nps.gov
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.82 one way

$101.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $55.79 $111.57
premium $4.56 $60.40 $120.80
diesel $5.61 $74.29 $148.59

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

$51

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101 1 $35.33 $16.15
Efficient EV 84.1 0 $29.44 $13.46
EV Truck/SUV 134.6 1 $47.11 $21.54

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 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 5 days ago

Origin

Bayou Gauche, LA

Afternoon in Bayou Gauche on Tuesday

Local time

4:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Tuesday

Local time

4:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Newton, TX

168 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 9m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bayou Gauche, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 336.5 miles and takes about 6h 9m 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 168.2 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 336.5 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 2.5 miles (LA 632 / WPA Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bayou Gauche, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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