Origin
Kinder, LA
Evening in Kinder on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinder, LA to Shreveport, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
187 mi
301 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinder, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
This 187-mile drive from Kinder, Louisiana, to Shreveport, Louisiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes. You'll primarily be on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway and US 165, with a portion on Macarthur Drive. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $28. Given its relatively short duration and mixed driving profile, it’s a straightforward trip across the Southeast region of Louisiana. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
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
93.5 miles from Kinder, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive features a mixed profile, with 32% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a substantial longest stretch of 119.6 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will transition, incorporating US 165 and Macarthur Drive, suggesting a blend of faster sections and potentially more local road segments. This variability means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate loop but will experience different driving conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 119.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 165.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kinder, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 3h 31m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 165): Navigation decision point; at 60.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 165
Turn left onto US 165
Navigation decision point
4
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Shreveport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
6
184 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m 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
4
185.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 119.6 mi | 2h 2m |
| US 165 | 59.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Macarthur Drive | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Caddo Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pete Harris Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 119.6 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinder, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on US 190
434 ft
·
13 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 165
60 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 165
3
Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
4
Turn right
104 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn left onto US 71; US 165
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Macarthur Drive
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
7
Merge onto I 49
120 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
9
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
10
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
12
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
With a total duration under four hours, this trip offers flexibility. Leaving Kinder in the morning allows ample time to reach Shreveport without feeling rushed. There's one recommended stop, which you can strategically place during the longer stretch on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the $28 fuel cost is an estimate and local prices can vary. Being in Louisiana, be aware of potential for humidity and heat, making early morning departures generally more comfortable.
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 93.5 miles from Kinder, LA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.6 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
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 Kinder, 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 Kinder, LA
This is one driving day of about 187 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Kinder, 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 Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 119.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.5 mi from Kinder, LA · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Kinder, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King, Jr Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.6 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
$28.24 one way
$56.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.56 | $67.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.29 | $82.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.98 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 31m 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 Kinder, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 187 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 165, Macarthur Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.5 miles from Kinder, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.24 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.
The drive from Kinder, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 3h 31m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 165): Navigation decision point; at 60.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Kinder, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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