Origin
Lockport Heights, LA
Morning in Lockport Heights on Monday
Local time
7:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lockport Heights, LA to Shreveport, LA
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
325.3 mi
524 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
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6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
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 Lockport Heights, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 325.3 miles and takes about 5h 55m 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, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.73 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
162.7 miles from Lockport Heights, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Lockport Heights, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 325.3 miles and takes about 5h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Willow Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (North Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 102.3 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Willow Street
Turn left onto North Willow Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward US 90 West: Morgan City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
5
102.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
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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
107.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
322.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m 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 |
| US 90 | 95.4 mi | 1h 43m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Highway 1 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport Heights, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on North Pine Street
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Pine Street
2
Turn left onto North Willow Street
463 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Willow Street
3
Turn right onto Crescent Avenue
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Crescent Avenue
4
Continue on Highway 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 1
5
Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 90 West: Morgan City
6
Merge slight left
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Young Street
13
Continue on Young Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Young Street
14
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
St Etienne Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
16
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
17
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Morgan Avenue
18
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
19
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
21
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
22
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
23
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
25
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
26
Turn right onto Caddo Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
28
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Parkway
29
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 162.7 miles from Lockport Heights, LA, or about 3h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.7 miles or 3h 5m 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 51m
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 Lockport Heights, 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 Lockport Heights, LA
This is one driving day of about 325.3 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lockport Heights, 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 162.7 mi from Lockport Heights, LA · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 162.7 miles from Lockport Heights, 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
$49.73 one way
$99.46 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $54.55 | $109.09 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.04 | $118.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.27 | $144.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.16 | $15.61 |
| Efficient EV | 81.3 | 0 | $28.46 | $13.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.1 | 1 | $45.54 | $20.82 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Morning in Shreveport on Monday
Local time
7:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
163 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
18 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 55m 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 Lockport Heights, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 325.3 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.7 miles from Lockport Heights, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.73 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 325.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (North Willow Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 102.3 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lockport Heights, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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