Origin
Jean Lafitte, LA
Afternoon in Jean Lafitte on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jean Lafitte, LA to Shreveport, LA
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
345.8 mi
556 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
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6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
The drive from Jean Lafitte, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 345.8 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.86 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
172.9 miles from Jean Lafitte, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 345.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway 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 30m 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 Jean Lafitte, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barataria Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nine Mile Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Nine Mile Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 415 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jean Lafitte, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
3
Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
5
Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 90 Business West
6
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
7
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
8
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
9
Turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
7 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
12
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
14
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
16
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
17
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
18
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
20
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
22
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
23
Turn right onto Caddo Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
25
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Parkway
26
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 172.9 miles from Jean Lafitte, LA, or about 2h 45m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.9 miles or 2h 45m 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 33m
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 Jean Lafitte, 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 Jean Lafitte, LA
This is one driving day of about 345.8 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jean Lafitte, 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 172.9 mi from Jean Lafitte, LA · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 172.9 miles from Jean Lafitte, 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
$52.86 one way
$105.73 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $57.98 | $115.97 |
| premium | $4.61 | $62.76 | $125.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.82 | $153.65 |
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: 121 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.31 | $16.60 |
| Efficient EV | 86.5 | 0 | $30.26 | $13.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.3 | 1 | $48.41 | $22.13 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 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 Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
173 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 30m 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 Jean Lafitte, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 345.8 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway, Barataria Boulevard, Westbank Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.9 miles from Jean Lafitte, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.86 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 30m 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 Jean Lafitte, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jean Lafitte, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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