Trip from Gramercy, LA to Shreveport, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 19m

Distance

288.4 mi

464 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 6m ★

6 AM

5h 20m

8 AM

5h 47m

10 AM

5h 29m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 45m

8 PM

5h 12m

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

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Gramercy, LA

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parish seat of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Shreveport, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gramercy, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 288.4 miles and takes about 5h 19m 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, State Route 1, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.56 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

144.2 miles from Gramercy, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	186.3 mi	3h 10m
State Route 1	49 mi	1h 2m
I 10	35.4 mi	39m
West Airline Highway	7.5 mi	9m
North Lobdell Highway	3.6 mi	4m
North Airline Avenue	2.2 mi	4m
Caddo Street	0.9 mi	2m
Pete Harris Drive	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on LA 641

60 ft · 6 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto LA 3274

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Airline Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 61

7.5 mi · 9 min · West Airline Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec

Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the right lane.

Merge onto LA 415

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Lobdell Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 190; LA 1

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Route 1

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Merge onto I 49; US 167

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

Continue on Pete Harris Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pete Harris Drive

Turn right onto LA 173

0.9 mi · 2 min · Caddo Street

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

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

68 ft · 1 sec · River Parkway

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 144.2 miles from Gramercy, LA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 63 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.2 miles or 2h 49m 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 23m

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 Gramercy, 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 Gramercy, LA

This is one driving day of about 288.4 miles and 5h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Gramercy, 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 186.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

144 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

Port Allen, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.2 miles from Gramercy, 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 186.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

0.7 mi

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2.3 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 288.4

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Whataburger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 288.4

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13182218259

Visit website

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 6–9:30 am

+13184437520

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 164.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 41.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 164.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 285.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

10.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

41.8 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

45.7 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell

46.1 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward LA 415: Lobdell

285.4 mi into trip | ~5h 13m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.56 one way

$87.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$47.81	$95.63
premium	$4.56	$51.76	$103.53
diesel	$5.61	$63.68	$127.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.28	$13.84
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.23	$11.54
EV Truck/SUV	115.4	1	$40.38	$18.46

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Gramercy, LA

Afternoon in Gramercy on Saturday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Afternoon in Shreveport on Saturday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 7% chance Live forecast

85°F

Alexandria, LA

144 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

7 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 19m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

288.4 mi in 5h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 186.3 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near I 10.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 288.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 288.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shreveport, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Shreveport, LA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Bon Asian Cafe

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

The Cottage Restaurant

Court Street Cafe

Whataburger

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

City Pork Jefferson

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Green Park Park & Charge

Knock Knock Children's Museum

Alexandria Museum of Art

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Capitol Park Museum

North Boulevard Town Square

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gramercy, LA

Shreveport, LA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 19m on the road

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How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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