Origin
Bernice, LA
Late night in Bernice on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bernice, LA to Shreveport, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
84.1 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bernice, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, LA 563, Cherry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.70 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42 miles from Bernice, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 84.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and LA 563. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.6 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 58.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and LA 563. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 82.7 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street
Turn left onto US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street
Navigation decision point
5
82.7 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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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...
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82.8 mi into trip
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~1h 37m 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
5
83 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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Crockett Street
Turn right onto Crockett Street
Navigation decision point
5
83.2 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 58.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| LA 563 | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Cherry Street | 8 mi | 9m |
| LA 151 | 4 mi | 7m |
| Hico Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Plum Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| US 71 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernice, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
228 ft
·
15 sec
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3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
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Plum Street
3
Merge onto US 63; US 167
8.0 mi
·
9 min
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Cherry Street
4
Turn right onto LA 152; LA 151
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Hico Street
5
Turn slight left onto LA 151
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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LA 151
6
Turn left onto LA 563
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 563
7
Turn left onto LA 563
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
LA 563
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
9
Merge onto I 20
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 20
10
Take the exit onto US 71
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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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
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US 71
Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
12
Turn right onto Crockett Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Crockett Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
14
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
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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 42 miles from Bernice, LA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 42 miles or 53m 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 25m
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 Bernice, 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 Bernice, LA
This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bernice, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 58.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Bernice, LA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Bernice, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.70 one way
$25.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.09 | $30.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Late night in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
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42 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
2 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
1h 40m 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 Bernice, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, LA 563, Cherry Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Bernice, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 63; US 167; LA 2 Alternate / Plum Street): Navigation decision point; at 82.7 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bernice, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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