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Trip from Duson, LA to Shreveport, LA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

221.8 mi

357 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 40m ★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

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

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Downtown Duson, LA, LA

Duson, LA

Jesus Alfonso

parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Duson, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 221.8 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.50 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

110.9 miles from Duson, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 221.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 10 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 (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / Cameron Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 1st Street

At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North A Street

Turn right onto North A Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 90 / Cameron Street

Turn right onto US 90 / Cameron Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 95 / Austria Road

Turn right onto LA 95 / Austria Road

Navigation decision point

6
218.8 mi into trip | ~3h 46m 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
I 10 10.7 mi 11m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 8.5 mi 9m
Caddo Street 0.9 mi 2m
Pete Harris Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Austria Road 0.6 mi <1m
Cameron Street 0.5 mi <1m
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

47 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street

283 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street
3

Turn right onto North A Street

275 ft · 14 sec · North A Street
4

Turn right onto US 90

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Cameron Street
5

Turn right onto LA 95

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Austria Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
7

Merge onto I 10

11 mi · 11 min · I 10
8

Take the exit onto US 167

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 167
Toward I 49 North: Opelousas
9

Merge onto I 49; LA 182

8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
10

Continue on I 49; US 167

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
12

Continue on Pete Harris Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive
13

Turn right onto LA 173

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caddo Street
14

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

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
15

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

68 ft · 1 sec · River Parkway
16

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 110.9 miles from Duson, LA, or about 1h 56m 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.9 miles or 1h 56m 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 8m

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 Duson, 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 Duson, LA

This is one driving day of about 221.8 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Duson, 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 110.9 mi from Duson, LA · 1h 56m into the drive

city in and county seat of Smith County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

111 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.9 miles from Duson, 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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 137.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.50 one way

$66.99 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $36.77 $73.54
premium $4.56 $39.81 $79.62
diesel $5.61 $48.97 $97.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.5 0 $23.29 $10.65
Efficient EV 55.5 0 $19.41 $8.87
EV Truck/SUV 88.7 1 $31.05 $14.20

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Duson, LA

Afternoon in Duson on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 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

2 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 53m 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 Duson, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 221.8 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, I 10, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.9 miles from Duson, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.50 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 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North A Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / Cameron Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Duson, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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