Origin
Galliano, LA
Afternoon in Galliano on Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galliano, LA to Shreveport, LA
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
349.6 mi
563 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Photo: Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Galliano, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 349.6 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Highway 1, US 90 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.44 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
174.8 miles from Galliano, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 25m drive with frequent turns across 349.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Galliano, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| St Etienne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galliano, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on East 116th Street
259 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 116th Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn right
7.4 mi
·
8 min
5
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue straight
14 mi
·
20 min
7
Turn left
361 ft
·
1 min
8
Turn right onto Highway 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
9
Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 90 West: Morgan City
10
Merge slight left
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
17
Continue on Young Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
18
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
20
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
21
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
22
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
23
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
8 sec
24
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
25
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
26
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
29
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
30
Turn right onto Caddo Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
32
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Parkway
33
Arrive at your destination
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 174.8 miles from Galliano, LA, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.8 miles or 2h 42m 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 29m
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 Galliano, 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 Galliano, LA
This is one driving day of about 349.6 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Galliano, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 174.8 mi from Galliano, LA · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 174.8 miles from Galliano, 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
$53.44 one way
$106.89 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $58.62 | $117.24 |
| premium | $4.61 | $63.45 | $126.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.67 | $155.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.9 | 1 | $36.71 | $16.78 |
| Efficient EV | 87.4 | 0 | $30.59 | $13.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.8 | 1 | $48.94 | $22.37 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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 Sunday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
175 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
1 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
5h 25m 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 Galliano, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 349.6 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Highway 1, US 90 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 174.8 miles from Galliano, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.44 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 5h 25m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Galliano, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Galliano, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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