Origin
Leesville, LA
Evening in Leesville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
116.5 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesville, LA
Thomas K
Shreveport, LA
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Leesville to Shreveport, expect a straightforward journey covering 116.5 miles. You will spend roughly 2 hours and 3 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route utilizes North 5th Street, Shreveport Highway, and Hammond Street to navigate through the Southeast region of Louisiana. Budget approximately $16 for fuel to complete the transit. Since there are no designated stops scheduled in this itinerary, you can easily complete the drive in a single, efficient push. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the simplicity of this connection makes it a highly manageable trek.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.3 miles from Leesville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that stays off the major interstates entirely. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with the monotony of high-speed, multi-lane transit. The road maintains a consistent, winding character, as evidenced by the fact that your longest stretch is 0 miles on North 5th Street. Navigating these local roads requires your full attention, as the path shifts frequently between North 5th Street, Shreveport Highway, and Hammond Street. You will feel the pulse of the local landscape as you transition from the Leesville area toward your destination in Shreveport.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 5th 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shreveport Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hammond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fisher Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Antonio Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Natchitoches Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 485 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesville, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on East Texas Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Texas Street
2
Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street
413 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 5th Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
5
Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
6
Continue on Hammond Street
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Hammond Street
7
Continue on Fisher Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fisher Road
8
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
9
Turn right onto San Antonio Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
San Antonio Avenue
10
Continue on Natchitoches Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Natchitoches Highway
11
Turn left onto LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
12
Continue on State Route 485
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 485
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
14
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
59 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
16
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
17
Turn right onto Caddo Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
19
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Parkway
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 116.5-mile drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak traffic. Because the route relies on local roads rather than interstates, stay alert for frequent turns and potential speed changes as you move through different communities. Ensure your tank is ready before leaving, as the $16 fuel estimate is based on a direct transit without extra detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, keeping a reliable navigation app active is the best way to stay on track. Use this quick pace to your advantage by planning your arrival in Shreveport with plenty of daylight to spare.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from Leesville, LA, or about 1h 1m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
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 Leesville, 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 Leesville, LA
This is one driving day of about 116.5 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leesville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.3 mi from Leesville, LA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
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
$17.81 one way
$35.62 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $19.53 | $39.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $21.14 | $42.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.23 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Sunday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
20 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
2h 3m 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 Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 5th Street, Shreveport Highway, Hammond Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.3 miles from Leesville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leesville, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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