Origin
Gray, LA
Afternoon in Gray on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gray, LA to Shreveport, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
308.1 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gray, LA
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Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
This 308.1-mile journey from Gray, Louisiana, to Shreveport, Louisiana, is estimated to take about 5 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. Considering the "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, it's definitely manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll primarily be on roads like Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Express, and Veterans Memorial Expressway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $47, making it a budget-friendly option. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your drive.
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
154 miles from Gray, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 308.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a route with a significant amount of turns, suggesting a less direct, more engaging driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. With a highway share of only 4%, most of this 308.1-mile trip will involve navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 197.8 miles on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before you're back to navigating local routes. This profile indicates a drive where you'll be more actively involved in steering and adjusting speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 24 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 308.1 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 0.1 miles (LA 24 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 85 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 24 / West Main Street
Turn left onto LA 24 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
83.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
85 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
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
90.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
305.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 197.8 mi | 3h 22m |
| Raceland-M C Express | 82.2 mi | 1h 29m |
| 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 |
| West Main Street | 1.2 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 Gray, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on LA 316
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bayou Blue Road
2
Turn left onto LA 24
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Merge onto US 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Raceland-M C Express
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
11
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
12
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
14
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
15
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
17
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
19
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
20
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
21
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
23
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
24
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
26
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
27
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 35-minute duration and its "Turn-heavy local drive" nature, you'll want to start your day with ample daylight. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 308.1 miles and to refuel, as the longest stretch is nearly 200 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before departing on the longest segment, as services might be more spaced out on local roads. The $47 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always have a little extra buffer. Since this is a single-day trip, flexibility is key; you can adjust your departure time based on traffic or your own schedule.
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 154 miles from Gray, LA, or about 2h 53m 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 68 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154 miles or 2h 53m 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 34m
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 Gray, 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 Gray, LA
This is one driving day of about 308.1 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Gray, 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 154 mi from Gray, LA · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 154 miles from Gray, 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
$46.53 one way
$93.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.08 | $102.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.30 | $110.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.02 | $136.05 |
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
$47
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.4 | 1 | $32.35 | $14.79 |
| Efficient EV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.2 | 1 | $43.13 | $19.72 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
154 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
5h 35m 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 Gray, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 308.1 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Express, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154 miles from Gray, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 308.1 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 0.1 miles (LA 24 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.8 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 85 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Gray, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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