Origin
Pine Prairie, LA
Afternoon in Pine Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pine Prairie, LA to Shreveport, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h
Distance
164.6 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Prairie, LA
Roger Ce
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pine Prairie, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 164.6 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, Veterans Memorial Highway, Caddo Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 144.6 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.86 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
82.3 miles from Pine Prairie, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h highway drive covering 164.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 144.6 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 144.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pine Prairie, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 3h with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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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LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
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~24m in
Turn left toward I 49 North: Alexandria
Navigation decision point
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
3
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
161.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m 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
163.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
|
LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 144.6 mi | 2h 28m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 16 mi | 23m |
| Caddo Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pete Harris Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 167 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| River Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 144.6 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Prairie, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Elm Street
13 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto LA 13
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 167
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
5
Merge onto I 49
145 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
I 49
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
7
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
8
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
10
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
11
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
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 82.3 miles from Pine Prairie, LA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 1h 32m 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 26m
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 Pine Prairie, 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 Pine Prairie, LA
This is one driving day of about 164.6 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Prairie, 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 49 for about 144.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.3 mi from Pine Prairie, LA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 82.3 miles from Pine Prairie, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.6 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
$24.86 one way
$49.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.54 | $59.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.34 | $72.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.40 | $6.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.04 | $10.53 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Wednesday
Local time
4:28 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
1 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 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 Pine Prairie, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 164.6 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, Veterans Memorial Highway, Caddo Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.3 miles from Pine Prairie, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.86 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 Pine Prairie, LA to Shreveport, LA is easy. At 3h with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 13 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Pine Prairie, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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