This 285-mile journey from Pierre Part to Shreveport, Louisiana, will take approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes to complete. It's a manageable one-day drive, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays unless you plan to make extensive stops along the way. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $43, making it an economical option. You'll spend about 31% of your time on highways, with a significant 186.3-mile stretch on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. This drive offers a mixed driving experience as you travel across the Southeast region of Louisiana, transitioning from the bayou country to the northern part of the state.
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
142.5 miles from Pierre Part, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 285 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The route is characterized as a mixed drive, meaning you'll encounter a variety of road types. While 31% of the journey is on highways, expect to navigate State Route 1 and Highway 1 for substantial portions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. This blend of highway and state routes suggests a drive that shifts in pace and scenery, moving from potentially faster sections to more local road experiences as you progress toward Shreveport.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 186.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 285 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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42.4 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
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42.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
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42.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge onto LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 190; LA 1 / State Route 1
Merge onto US 190; LA 1 / State Route 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
282 mi into trip|~5h 22m 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
186.3 mi
3h 10m
State Route 1
49 mi
1h 2m
Highway 1
20.7 mi
27m
State Route 69
8.7 mi
15m
State Highway 70
7.2 mi
10m
North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
4m
Bowie Street
2.6 mi
4m
I 10
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre Part, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Leonie Street
281 ft·14 sec·Leonie Street
2
Turn right onto LA 70
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
3
Turn left onto LA 69
8.7 mi·15 min·State Route 69
4
Continue on LA 69
2.6 mi·4 min·Bowie Street
5
Turn left onto LA 1
9.1 mi·10 min·Highway 1
6
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Church Street
7
Continue on LA 1
12 mi·17 min·Highway 1
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
9
Merge onto I 10
1.6 mi·1 min·I 10
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 151Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi·4 min·North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
15
Merge onto I 49; US 167
186 mi·3 hr 10 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
17
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi·1 min·Pete Harris Drive
18
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi·2 min·Caddo Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi·56 sec·Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
20
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft·1 sec·River Parkway
21
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Trip Plan
With a driving duration of just under 5.5 hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure from Pierre Part to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. You'll have one significant uninterrupted stretch of 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, which is a good point to plan a brief break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel as you traverse the state; the estimated $43 fuel cost should be a helpful budget point, but it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer segments.
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 142.5 miles from Pierre Part, LA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 63 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.5 miles or 3h 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 Pierre Part, 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 Pierre Part, LA
This is one driving day of about 285 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Pierre Part, 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 186.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.5 mi from Pierre Part, LA
· 3h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.04 one way
$86.08 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$47.25
$94.50
premium
$4.56
$51.15
$102.31
diesel
$5.61
$62.92
$125.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.5
1
$29.92
$13.68
Efficient EV
71.3
0
$24.94
$11.40
EV Truck/SUV
114
1
$39.90
$18.24
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Pierre Part, LA
Evening
in Pierre Part on Friday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Evening
in Shreveport on Friday
Local time
6:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
143 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
6 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 29m 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 Pierre Part, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 285 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, State Route 1, Highway 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.5 miles from Pierre Part, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.04 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 285 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pierre Part, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
