Origin
DeQuincy, LA
Afternoon in DeQuincy on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeQuincy, LA to Shreveport, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
171.7 mi
276 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeQuincy, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from DeQuincy, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, State Route 27, Hammond Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.9 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.93 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.8 miles from DeQuincy, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 171.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from DeQuincy, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 56.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 12 / East 4th 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 3h 34m 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: near the start (LA 12 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.1 miles (US 171 / Shreveport Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 12 / East 4th Street
Turn right onto LA 12 / East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
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US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
53.1 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
|
US 171 / Shreveport Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 171 / Shreveport Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
111.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
168.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 56.9 mi | 59m |
| State Route 27 | 29.1 mi | 43m |
| Hammond Street | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| Natchitoches Highway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Lake Charles Highway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Shreveport Highway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| LA 485 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 56.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeQuincy, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Lake Charles Avenue
166 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lake Charles Avenue
2
Turn right onto LA 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn left onto LA 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Page Street
4
Continue on LA 27
29 mi
·
43 min
·
State Route 27
5
Continue on LA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 171
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 171
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Charles Highway
8
Continue on US 171
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South 5th Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 171; LA 8
412 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 5th Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 171
182 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
11
Continue on US 171
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
12
Continue on US 171
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Hammond Street
13
Continue on Fisher Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fisher Road
14
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
15
Turn right onto LA 6
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
San Antonio Avenue
16
Continue on LA 6
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Natchitoches Highway
17
Turn left onto LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
18
Continue on LA 485
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 485
19
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
20
Merge onto I 49
57 mi
·
59 min
·
I 49
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 85.8 miles from DeQuincy, LA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 38 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.8 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
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 DeQuincy, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 DeQuincy, LA
This is one driving day of about 171.7 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from DeQuincy, 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 56.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.8 mi from DeQuincy, LA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.8 miles from DeQuincy, 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
$25.93 one way
$51.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.47 | $56.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| Efficient EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.02 | $6.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.04 | $10.99 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Zwolle, LA
86 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
23 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
3h 34m 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 DeQuincy, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, State Route 27, Hammond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.8 miles from DeQuincy, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.93 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 12 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.1 miles (US 171 / Shreveport Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from DeQuincy, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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