Origin
Poydras, LA
Afternoon in Poydras on Monday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poydras, LA to Shreveport, LA
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
341.5 mi
550 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m
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 Poydras, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 341.5 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bayou Road, East Saint Bernard Highway, Saint Claude Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.21 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
170.7 miles from Poydras, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 341.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bayou Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poydras, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Saint Bernard Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Claude Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elysian Fields Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Humanity Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 610 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 415 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lobdell Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bayou Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poydras, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on Kingbird Boulevard
522 ft
·
25 sec
·
Kingbird Boulevard
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bayou Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bayou Road
3
Continue on East Saint Bernard Highway
9.9 mi
·
18 min
·
East Saint Bernard Highway
4
Continue on Saint Claude Avenue
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Claude Avenue
5
Turn right onto Elysian Fields Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Elysian Fields Avenue
6
Turn left onto Humanity Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Humanity Street
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 610 West: Baton Rouge
8
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
9
Merge slight right
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
10
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
12
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
13
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
14
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
16
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
18
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
19
Turn right onto Caddo Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
21
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
River Parkway
22
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 170.7 miles from Poydras, LA, or about 2h 43m 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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.7 miles or 2h 43m 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 29m
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 Poydras, 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.
+
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 Poydras, LA
This is one driving day of about 341.5 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Poydras, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.7 mi from Poydras, LA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 170.7 miles from Poydras, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$52.21 one way
$104.41 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $57.26 | $114.52 |
| premium | $4.61 | $61.98 | $123.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.87 | $151.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.5 | 1 | $35.86 | $16.39 |
| Efficient EV | 85.4 | 0 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.81 | $21.86 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Shreveport on Monday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
171 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
16 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 26m 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 Poydras, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 341.5 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bayou Road, East Saint Bernard Highway, Saint Claude Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.7 miles from Poydras, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.21 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 straightforward 5h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poydras, LA to Shreveport, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Poydras, LA to Shreveport, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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