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Trip from Morehouse Parish, LA to Shreveport, LA

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

137.5 mi

221 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Shreveport, LA, LA

Shreveport, LA

Eddie O.

Trip Overview

The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

68.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 137.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and New Monroe Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 99 miles on I 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 99 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and New Monroe Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road): Navigation decision point; at 136.1 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.2 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
10.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road

Navigation decision point

5
136.1 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | US 71

Take the exit onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring...
7
136.2 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | US 71

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
5
136.5 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | Crockett Street

Turn right onto Crockett Street

Navigation decision point

5
136.7 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 99 mi 1h 48m
New Monroe Road 16.8 mi 19m
Sterlington Road 4.2 mi 5m
Grabault Road 3.9 mi 6m
East Madison Avenue 3.8 mi 5m
Mer Rouge-Collinston Road 1.8 mi 3m
Jeannie Road 1.5 mi 5m
Martin Luther King Jr Drive 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 99 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morehouse Parish, LA and Shreveport, LA.

1

Start on Jeannie Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Jeannie Road
2

Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Lloyd Barham Road
3

Turn right onto Wilmot Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Wilmot Highway
4

Continue on 14th

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 14th
5

Continue on South 14th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 14th Street
6

Continue on Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
7

Turn right onto Grabault Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Grabault Road
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
9

Continue on East Madison Avenue

3.8 mi · 5 min · East Madison Avenue
10

Continue on New Monroe Road

17 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road
11

Continue on Sterlington Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
12

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

1.4 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 55 sec
14

Merge slight left

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
16

Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
17

Turn right onto Crockett Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Crockett Street
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
19

Turn slight right onto River Parkway

69 ft · 2 sec · River Parkway
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 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 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 17m

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 Morehouse Parish, 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 Morehouse Parish, LA

This is one driving day of about 137.5 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morehouse Parish, 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 I 20 for about 99 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.8 mi from Morehouse Parish, LA · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waskom, TX

69 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

Garland, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Poverty Point National Monument

Poverty Point National Monument

National Monument

Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 4.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.02 one way

$42.04 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $23.06 $46.11
premium $4.61 $24.96 $49.91
diesel $5.64 $30.55 $61.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.3 0 $14.44 $6.60
Efficient EV 34.4 0 $12.03 $5.50
EV Truck/SUV 55 0 $19.25 $8.80

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Morehouse Parish, LA

Late night in Morehouse Parish on Monday

Local time

5:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

Shreveport, LA

Late night in Shreveport on Monday

Local time

5:15 AM

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.8 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road): Navigation decision point; at 136.1 miles (US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.2 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Morehouse Parish, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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