Origin
Des Allemands, LA
Afternoon in Des Allemands on Wednesday
Local time
1:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Des Allemands, LA to Shreveport, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h
Distance
330.5 mi
532 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Des Allemands, LA
Sinitta Leunen
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Des Allemands, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 330.5 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
165.2 miles from Des Allemands, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Des Allemands, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 330.5 miles and takes about 6h, 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.
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 0.6 miles in near US 90.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 330.5 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 0.6 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 107.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 90
Turn right onto US 90
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
106.2 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
107.4 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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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
112.5 mi into trip
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~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
327.5 mi into trip
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~5h 53m 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 | 105.6 mi | 1h 55m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| St Etienne Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Allemands, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on LA 631
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Highway 631
2
Turn left onto LA 631
188 ft
·
6 sec
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LA 631
3
Turn right onto US 90
106 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
10
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Young Street
11
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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St Etienne Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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East Fairfield Drive
13
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Ambassador Caffery Parkway
14
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Southwest Evangeline Thruway
16
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
18
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
19
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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
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Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
25
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
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River Parkway
26
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
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 165.2 miles from Des Allemands, LA, or about 3h 7m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.2 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 55m
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 Des Allemands, 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 Des Allemands, LA
This is one driving day of about 330.5 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Des Allemands, 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 165.2 mi from Des Allemands, LA · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 165.2 miles from Des Allemands, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.91 one way
$99.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $54.79 | $109.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $59.32 | $118.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.97 | $145.94 |
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
$50
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: 115.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.1 | 1 | $34.70 | $15.86 |
| Efficient EV | 82.6 | 0 | $28.92 | $13.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.2 | 1 | $46.27 | $21.15 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
1:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Newton, TX
165 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
5 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
6h 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 Des Allemands, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 330.5 miles and takes about 6h 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 165.2 miles from Des Allemands, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.91 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 330.5 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 0.6 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 107.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Des Allemands, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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