Origin
Crowley, LA
Afternoon in Crowley on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crowley, LA to Shreveport, LA
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
205 mi
330 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crowley, LA
Maria Mercedes Tirigall
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
Connecting Crowley to Shreveport requires a straightforward 205-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting around $31 for fuel will cover your transit across these two Southeast Louisiana hubs. You will primarily navigate via I-49, Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Crowley Eunice Highway. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a direct link between the southern and northern reaches of 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
102.5 miles from Crowley, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares. The core of the trip centers on a lengthy 144.6-mile stretch along I-49, which keeps your momentum steady for the majority of the drive. While the Crowley Eunice Highway and Veterans Memorial Highway offer a transition through local corridors, the route quickly settles into a consistent interstate rhythm. Behind the wheel, you will find this path is built for speed and efficiency rather than technical maneuvering. It is a functional, high-speed connection that allows you to cover significant ground without constant lane changes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 144.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Avenue F.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Avenue F): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Avenue F
Turn right onto North Avenue F
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 6th Street
Turn right onto West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Turn left toward I 49 North: Alexandria
Navigation decision point
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
6
202.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m 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
4
203.6 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
|
LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 144.6 mi | 2h 28m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 31.5 mi | 46m |
| Crowley Eunice Highway | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| State Route 13 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Aymond Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Parkerson Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South C C Duson Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 144.6 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on West Hutchinson Avenue
71 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Avenue F
363 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Avenue F
3
Turn right onto West 6th Street
369 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 6th Street
4
Turn left onto LA 13
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Parkerson Avenue
5
Continue on LA 13
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Crowley Eunice Highway
6
Continue on LA 13
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 13
7
Turn straight onto LA 13
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Crowley Eunice Highway
8
Continue on LA 13
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Aymond Street
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto LA 13
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Maple Avenue
10
Turn right onto LA 13
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South C C Duson Street
11
Continue on LA 13
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 13
12
Continue on LA 13
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on LA 13
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
14
Continue on LA 13
25 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 167
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
17
Merge onto I 49
145 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
I 49
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
19
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
20
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
22
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
23
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Since you are looking at a four-hour drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic periods in either Crowley or Shreveport. Planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the 205-mile trek and keep your focus sharp on the interstate. Keep your $31 fuel budget in mind, as filling up before you hit the longest 144.6-mile stretch on I-49 will save you from having to hunt for stations mid-journey. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your start time to suit your personal schedule. Prioritizing that single planned stop will make the four-hour duration feel much more comfortable.
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 102.5 miles from Crowley, LA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
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 Crowley, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Crowley, LA
This is one driving day of about 205 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crowley, 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 I 49 for about 144.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.5 mi from Crowley, LA · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 102.5 miles from Crowley, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.6 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
$31.34 one way
$62.68 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $34.37 | $68.75 |
| premium | $4.61 | $37.21 | $74.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.54 | $91.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.94 | $8.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82 | 1 | $28.70 | $13.12 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Shreveport on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
1 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
4h 2m 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 Crowley, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 205 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, Veterans Memorial Highway, Crowley Eunice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.5 miles from Crowley, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.34 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 is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Avenue F): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Crowley, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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